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(Message started by: Fitzy on Sep 21^st, 2004, 8:04pm)

Title: Replacing 2.3 inlet Manifold (update)
Post by Fitzy on Sep 21^st, 2004, 8:04pm

Hi Everyone

Some of you may recall i had to replace my inlet manifold on my 1997 P reg Ultima because it had cracked just behind the thermostat housing, well got i got one from www.Fordparts.co.uk within a week and fitted it at the weekend pretty straight forward really only took a days work in all probably saved me self a fortune in labour costs. She now runs like a dream much better than before, don't think theres any damage to the head gasket so alls well, if any one else is about to do the same and needs any help just give me a shout and i'll gladly help you out.

BTW : Once i had removed the old manifold and after i removed all the parts i needed i inspected the crack and came to the conclusion that i occurred due to movement between the manifold and head because when i removed the bolt which is located underneath the thermostst housing it was only finger tight and i didn't need a ratchet to undo it, so before i removed it i tightened it up and the crack closed up slightly so i tightened the upper bolt too and the crack was virtually gone, so my advice would be to all other 2.3 owners check the two bolts above and below the thermostat housing and re-torque to avoid this damage happening, infact check and re-torque all the nuts and bolts.

Cheers

Fitzy ;) ;D ;)

Title: Re: Replacing 2.3 inlet Manifold (update)
Post by Paul B on Sep 21^st, 2004, 8:39pm

Nice one mate. Glad you finally got sorted :)
Strange about the finger tight bolts though. As you say, might be worth a look for other 2.3 owners. Prevention is better than cure and all that.

Paul

Title: Re: Replacing 2.3 inlet Manifold (update)
Post by mjb@willowfabrics on Sep 21^st, 2004, 9:16pm

Hi Every one

Been there too, "Sid" an ultima 2.3 estate had the same problem at about 100,000 miles; but it took some six weeks to get the new manifold but the gas leak etched the surface so not only new gaskets but a bit of machining also. The catalytic converter also suffered and had to be renewed. Went like nearly new though after good treatement, so it was worth it.

Once you think there is a problem do it quick or you will be caught like me

Mike B