3 litre inlet manifold crack problems

**DiscoJeffster** · 29th October 2018, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Graeme

Justin didn't remove the cam belt. The manifold can be lifted with the cam belt cover in-situ by keeping the manifold pressed rearwards to allow the front to be lifted clear. It was a bit of a juggle with the 2 of us to get the new manifold back into position.

Very little coolant was lost with the removal of the cross-over pipe.

The throttle body needs to be rotated slightly to R&R. Justin will better remember the technique.

Cheers. Yes I’ve had to replace my throttle body which also cracked / split so have that in hand. Ok well I placed the order for the parts last night so I guess I’ll be having a crack sometime in the coming weeks. Thanks for the advice.

**Eric SDV6SE** · 30th October 2018, 12:09 AM

Best of luck, I’m sure with perseverance and patience you will get it done. Sounds like you’ve done the research and got all the right parts. There’s also plenty of support here.

cheers

Eric

**DiscoJeffster** · 7th November 2018, 11:49 PM

Started tonight. Oh this is going to be “fun” is an understatement. I can see why some have avoided replacing the balance pipe and pump feed pipe because they’re literally impossible to get out. The pump pipe, undoing off the pump will be a challenge

**DiscoJeffster** · 8th November 2018, 07:53 PM

Hi brains trust. Taking pointers on how to remove the injector return connector please. I cannot for the life of me understand how its clipped on and cannot find anything online so far.

cheers

**DiscoJeffster** · 8th November 2018, 07:55 PM

This guy

**DiscoJeffster** · 8th November 2018, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

This guy

Easy once you work out how. Slides up releasing the fitting, lol.

**Graeme** · 9th November 2018, 05:45 AM

Justin and I were puzzled for some minutes too before discovering the trick. Being plastic we didn't want to force anything.

**DiscoJeffster** · 9th November 2018, 09:41 PM

Minutes? I wish. I think I stared and googled for an hour lol.

So manifold in (hopefully rear edge of gasket is seated ok - was a tight squeeze getting it in with me only partially releasing the timing cover (two bolts underneath it).
Tight squeeze getting injector six (rearward) in place.
No comment on the impossible HP rail feed. Clearly need a special spanner for that fitting. New injector kits went in easily.
Left tomorrow with coolant crossover, EGR, throttle body, fan, aux belt, and then I think I’m done.
Then I’ll find out what I ****ed up

**Grentarc** · 9th November 2018, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Easy once you work out how. Slides up releasing the fitting, lol.

I was going to post the trick to releasing them, but before I started typing you put this up - I think we discovered it by fiddling as I could not find anything online, and the WSM was of no use.

**Eric SDV6SE** · 9th November 2018, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

. New injector kits went in easily.

Hey DJ,

best of luck, I’m sure it will be fine. I know the feeling though. the feeling of accomplishment when it all works out is worth all effort.

BTW, whats involved with the new injector kit? Is that just new pipes, clamps and o rings? Do you have to re-educate the ecu if you remove the injectors?

Would be interested

Eric

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