Inlet Manifold core plugs

[Wallace]

Just noticed mine is leaking on one side:mad:

Can these be replaced or do you need to buy a new manifold?

[soapymech]

They can be replaced,I got 2 recently from a local car spares. the core plug on the turbo side can be replaced with manifold in situ but other side is easier with the manifold off

[Bigfoot]

Bypass it for time being, but I know the feeling of having to replace the inlet manifold, need to take a lot of engine bay apart to get to mine but time to give it an even fresher look :)

[Wallace]

Cheers fellas.....repair it is:) as it is turbo side:D

[phase i 16 v turbo]

Keep them in stock.

[Brigsy]

Just bypass the inlet manifold water jacket you dont need it ;)

[Wallace]

Would u leave the brass water feed pipes open to air? Or remove them completely and block the holes with a bolt?

[soapymech]

Would u leave the brass water feed pipes open to air? Or remove them completely and block the holes with a bolt?

Yes leave them open and just join the two water pipes using a metal joiner and two jubilee clips:)

[Wallace]

I,ve removed one of the pipes completely-and feed the carb straight from the water pump!

What'd reakon?

[Brigsy]

That will be fine:)

[Wallace]

:agree:

[LYNCHSTAR]

do away with the pipes ive never used them. cant see how the inlet can cool when the temp there is hotter than the water.

[Wallace]

do away with the pipes ive never used them. cant see how the inlet can cool when the temp there is hotter than the water.

Done:agree:

the more pipes I can remove,the better:)