The Manifold gaskets are in!!!!!!
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Doing the manifold gaskets yourself! What have I learned?
Firstly it is much easier the second time round, Secondly you wouldn't have to do it twice it you put the gaskets in the right way round the first time.
It did give me a chance to replace the starter motor which was giving me a bit of hassle. I often wondered if it was the famous hot start issue. But having had the starter motor replaced about 5 years ago that cured the problem I decided to replace it again. Thanks to posts on this forum I got a replacement unit from Paddock for less than £85 inc. delivery (and not swap or surcharge).
As for the Gaskets I have learned a couple of things apart from putting them in the right way round. It is not as easy to cut gasket material (£10 off ebay) as I thought but I am pleased with the results!
As you can see the original gasket is much thinner around the edge and the bolt holes allowed a bit of movement when fitting so required more careful placement. Below is how they looked against the manifold.
And just to make sure I used a bit of red gasket seal.
Started the car, Let it cool, made sure the bolts were all still tight, then went out for a drive.
Success. Just in time for a weekend away!
Firstly it is much easier the second time round, Secondly you wouldn't have to do it twice it you put the gaskets in the right way round the first time.
It did give me a chance to replace the starter motor which was giving me a bit of hassle. I often wondered if it was the famous hot start issue. But having had the starter motor replaced about 5 years ago that cured the problem I decided to replace it again. Thanks to posts on this forum I got a replacement unit from Paddock for less than £85 inc. delivery (and not swap or surcharge).
As for the Gaskets I have learned a couple of things apart from putting them in the right way round. It is not as easy to cut gasket material (£10 off ebay) as I thought but I am pleased with the results!
As you can see the original gasket is much thinner around the edge and the bolt holes allowed a bit of movement when fitting so required more careful placement. Below is how they looked against the manifold.
And just to make sure I used a bit of red gasket seal.
Started the car, Let it cool, made sure the bolts were all still tight, then went out for a drive.
Success. Just in time for a weekend away!
Kwacker said:
Doing the manifold gaskets yourself! What have I learned?
Firstly it is much easier the second time round, Secondly you wouldn't have to do it twice it you put the gaskets in the right way round the first time.
It did give me a chance to replace the starter motor which was giving me a bit of hassle. I often wondered if it was the famous hot start issue. But having had the starter motor replaced about 5 years ago that cured the problem I decided to replace it again. Thanks to posts on this forum I got a replacement unit from Paddock for less than £85 inc. delivery (and not swap or surcharge).
As for the Gaskets I have learned a couple of things apart from putting them in the right way round. It is not as easy to cut gasket material (£10 off ebay) as I thought but I am pleased with the results!
As you can see the original gasket is much thinner around the edge and the bolt holes allowed a bit of movement when fitting so required more careful placement. Below is how they looked against the manifold.
And just to make sure I used a bit of red gasket seal.
Started the car, Let it cool, made sure the bolts were all still tight, then went out for a drive.
Success. Just in time for a weekend away!
Have you got a link for the gasket material?Firstly it is much easier the second time round, Secondly you wouldn't have to do it twice it you put the gaskets in the right way round the first time.
It did give me a chance to replace the starter motor which was giving me a bit of hassle. I often wondered if it was the famous hot start issue. But having had the starter motor replaced about 5 years ago that cured the problem I decided to replace it again. Thanks to posts on this forum I got a replacement unit from Paddock for less than £85 inc. delivery (and not swap or surcharge).
As for the Gaskets I have learned a couple of things apart from putting them in the right way round. It is not as easy to cut gasket material (£10 off ebay) as I thought but I am pleased with the results!
As you can see the original gasket is much thinner around the edge and the bolt holes allowed a bit of movement when fitting so required more careful placement. Below is how they looked against the manifold.
And just to make sure I used a bit of red gasket seal.
Started the car, Let it cool, made sure the bolts were all still tight, then went out for a drive.
Success. Just in time for a weekend away!
Looks a more reliable fit when you can manipulate the shape etc
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