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(Message started by: dogma on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 6:21pm)

Title: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by dogma on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 6:21pm

Hi all, yet another problem and need some advice. Went out today for about an hour, on returning home i noticed steam coming from under bonnet, i found water sparying from a 2 inch crack in the manifold, directly above the housing for the thermostat. I rushed up the road, altho i jumped a bit to quick and bought a manifold from the engine of a 2.0, mines a 2.3. please tell me they are the same before my marrage is over sob sob
many many thanks
jim

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by RichardMS on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 7:10pm

They are NOT the same but it will fit with other components ;)

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by dogma on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 7:24pm

Thanks mate, bit confused, so will it be ok to use then or do i need another,

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by RichardMS on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 7:48pm

If you can get one for a 2.3 then that would be the easiest, but these are like rocking horse poo, I had to get one from FMD at around £230 from what I remember.
You can use the 2.0 16V one but you need all the bits from and including the air filter box, This has been done by a member but can't remember who to point you in the right direction :-[
I expect someone will give some more info soon though ;)

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by dogma on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 7:52pm

Oh great, these bloomin cars are nothing but a pain lol
many thanks for your help matey
jim

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by Matt on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 8:03pm

that would be me!

yes the 2.0 intake will fit, but it doesnt have the same or as many connection for the vacumme pipes. the break servo pipe is a pain to, as its not shaped to fit the manifold

from memory the cooling system also runs through it on the side, would need to check the car

its a pig of a job but can be done!

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by dogma on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 8:42pm

hi guys, yer looks like a pig to do, just looked at the diagrams of the 2.3 and 2.0 together, lots of differances, even the throttle housins is differant, the 2.0 is a twin. not to woeey, ive just found out about someone with a new 2.3 one for 155 pound
looks like the girlfriend can starve again for another month ha ha
thanks for all your help
jim ;D

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by Tompion on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 10:25pm

Don't think I'd risk paying that for a second hand one, especially if it's the one with £17.75 postage.

I'd get a quote from http://www.fordpartsuk.com/ first (plus gaskets).

Dave

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by jonnycab on Jul 24^th, 2007, 9:14am

Hi Jim...it never rains it always pours ::)

Before you spend out the cash for another one, you could try repairing it.

If the split is a nice straight one then some quick steel applied to right places should give it a strong repair (my repaired one has now held for 10K miles).

You'll have to repair it inside & out to get the strongest repair, & it can be done whilst still on the car. Just take your time in doing it, to make sure it's a good & proper job :)

A tip...you won't be able to see the crack inside, so take a few pictures of it so you can see it properly on your computer. Everytime you put a bit of quick steel on it then take another picture to check if the crack is sealed. 2 or 3 thin layers inside & out should do the job.

Also make sure you clean the surfaces well with some meths etc & roughen up the surfaces with some coarse sandpaper.....gives the quik steel a better holding ;)

Good luck :)

P.S....you could also try the last method on this post...

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Problems;action=display;num=1184775284

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by john.n on Jul 24^th, 2007, 4:30pm

Looks like another job for JB Weld. john.n

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by derekne on Jul 24^th, 2007, 9:03pm

Hello folks...
I got mine welded a year ago and it has holded ok. Mine is a 2.3 and lpg
Regards http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/derekne/manifold4.jpg
Derek

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by Kjetil S on Jul 24^th, 2007, 9:39pm

@derekne

Wrong manifold ;)

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by dogma on Jul 24^th, 2007, 9:58pm

yep the one that gone is the inlet manifol, its the plasic one, got one today but now wont start and got problem with the wiring, does this hell never end sob sob

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by derekne on Jul 25^th, 2007, 12:17am

Plastic manifold on the 2.3?
Where on earth is that ive not noticed one?
Cant be any where near the exhaust as I emagine it would melt.
Can someone shake me please as ive been asleep for a few months lol. :)

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by jonnycab on Jul 25^th, 2007, 12:24am

Shake, shake, shake, shake....wake up derekne....it's the inlet manifold ! .... the inlet manifold ! ;) ;D

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by derekne on Jul 25^th, 2007, 12:28am

:-X aww god I new I should have read this again in the morning. Before posting. :-X
Thats it im off to bed goodnight lol.

Title: Re: Split in manifold, yet another prob
Post by john.n on Jul 25^th, 2007, 1:32pm

Look for your thermostat-there it is! john.n