Thread: Grrr got the wallet out again "turbo"

Should be interesting. The torque tube approach doesn't seem to be something that has been used by local companies. I replaced my manifold last year with a machines one from AMV which hasn't shown any signs of warping as yet.

Not sure if its been mentioned yet - you should go back and torque the manifold nuts after driving for a week or two. I did mine about two months after and found several nuts that needed extra tensioning to get them up to spec.

Cheers
Paul

Originally Posted by OffTrack

Diesel Engines | Defender

Described near the bottom of the page. I've been quoted £37 + £7 post for the studs less gasket. The gasket will bump shipping quite a bit.

There are pics on this blog:
http://alex.threlfall.me.uk/?p=19

If you do a google search on "je engineering stud kit" there are loads of hits on uk forums.

Cheers
Paul

Thanks Paul, quoted from their website:

Exhaust Manifold Stud Kit

Blown exhaust manifold gaskets have always been a problem on tuned TD5 engines, but not anymore...thanks to JE! Fit the JE Stud Kit and exhaust gasket problems will be a thing of the past. Comprises ten longer studs, ten nuts, ten spacers and a new manifold gasket. Worth considering for a Stage 1 tune and near-essential for Stage 2 up.

Kit Price- £47.00

The DIY-ers will know that the likelihood of extracting the original studs without breaking at least one is remote! Then you will more than likely find that the manifold is warped. JE thus offer a complete fitting service for the faint-hearted.

Fit Stud Kit only (original manifold) £295.00

Fit Stud Kit with exchange re-faced manifold c/w turbo gasket £395.00

My only hesitation, is how easy/hard is it going to be to remove my current studs!?! Don't really want to mess with it while they are holding, as if they snap in there they'll be a PITA to sort out...

Originally Posted by twr7cx

It's likely to warp again and brake studs again then. The webbing is a design fault and needs to be removed for reliability.

Bugger I hope its not for a while

Originally Posted by OffTrack

Diesel Engines | Defender

Described near the bottom of the page. I've been quoted £37 + £7 post for the studs less gasket. The gasket will bump shipping quite a bit.

There are pics on this blog:
http://alex.threlfall.me.uk/?p=19

If you do a google search on "je engineering stud kit" there are loads of hits on uk forums.

Cheers
Paul

Paul, did you end up getting the JE Engineering Stud Kit?

I spoke to John Hollick today and was quoted GBP 35.00 + GBP 10.00 postage. I am ordering a set now.

when is got mine in 07 there was one or two studs snapped.
bruce davies in sydney replaced all with m10?? bolts and not had an issue since. i have always had a davies chip and now running a td5inside map, no issues since with studs and manifold is all good.



touch wood....