Thread: inlet manifold cracked..the hits keep coming... just sharing the pain...

Jeez, that is some bad luck.
I dont think its common for inlet manifolds to have a used by date....cracked? How the heck did it crack?

Edit - i just read your list.
Control arms are not a big deal at all, I wouldn't consider that a major issue.
Transmission service, same, no big deal.
Bluetooth - meh!

Originally Posted by Oohsam

Jeez, that is some bad luck.
I dont think its common for inlet manifolds to have a used by date....cracked? How the heck did it crack?

Edit - i just read your list.
Control arms are not a big deal at all, I wouldn't consider that a major issue.
Transmission service, same, no big deal.
Bluetooth - meh!

bluetooth - I thinks its a new head unit as it incorporated - trying to work out whats happening there
Gearbox is rebuild 7.5k apparently

inlet manifold - is common enough - I have had good luck getting this far...again apparently. so $1,800
control arms (lower) $1,600 (I should do myself really)

Originally Posted by gotaflat

bluetooth - I thinks its a new head unit as it incorporated - trying to work out whats happening there
Gearbox is rebuild 7.5k apparently

inlet manifold - is common enough - I have had good luck getting this far...again apparently. so $1,800
control arms (lower) $1,600 (I should do myself really)

Perhaps while it is apart at those kms do oil cooler as well but not sure if similar beast to 2.7 unit.

Originally Posted by gotaflat

bluetooth - I thinks its a new head unit as it incorporated - trying to work out whats happening there
Gearbox is rebuild 7.5k apparently

inlet manifold - is common enough - I have had good luck getting this far...again apparently. so $1,800
control arms (lower) $1,600 (I should do myself really)

Oh gearbox rebuild. ouch. ok my bad.

Inlet manifold - I just did some research, didn't realise they were plastic. looks labour intensive to replace.

Control arms $1,600 ?
That is ridicoulsy expensive.

The question is, are you happy to go after market?
All four are selling the lower control arms for $220 each. Its not alot of work todo them yourself, you could knock them over in half a day.
There is tons of online videos on how to do them.

https://www.allfourx4.com.au/Control...arket-LR073369

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If you just want to do the rear bushes, I have a jig for pushing out and in on the car. If you want to burrow.

Yep - and I want to do it...that half a day is the problem....

Originally Posted by Oohsam

Oh gearbox rebuild. ouch. ok my bad.

Inlet manifold - I just did some research, didn't realise they were plastic. looks labour intensive to replace.

Control arms $1,600 ?
That is ridicoulsy expensive.

The question is, are you happy to go after market?
All four are selling the lower control arms for $220 each. Its not alot of work todo them yourself, you could knock them over in half a day.
There is tons of online videos on how to do them.

https://www.allfourx4.com.au/Control...arket-LR073369

Originally Posted by Dagilmo

If you just want to do the rear bushes, I have a jig for pushing out and in on the car. If you want to burrow.

Thanks the offer - you managed to do ok? I read that replacing the arms is the way to go?

Really time is my issue.

It funny I am thinking buying another D4

Originally Posted by Oohsam

Oh gearbox rebuild. ouch. ok my bad.

Inlet manifold - I just did some research, didn't realise they were plastic. looks labour intensive to replace.

Control arms $1,600 ?
That is ridicoulsy expensive.

The question is, are you happy to go after market?
All four are selling the lower control arms for $220 each. Its not alot of work todo them yourself, you could knock them over in half a day.
There is tons of online videos on how to do them.

https://www.allfourx4.com.au/Control...arket-LR073369

Not for me - no aftermarket pattern parts!

Even genuine changed at dealer is less than $1100