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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Gaffers on 05 January 2011, 18:01:55
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Is there a how-to and I take it GM only?
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For the cost I would only use GM. About £9 (for one) when I got mine ordered. They are multi layered steel.
It depends which side you are doing, if it's the offside i can knock up a how to, it's been a while though. I've got some pics i took aswell. I know i should've made a how to before with my pics but i don't like to remind myself of the job!
Incidentally, if it's blowing, check your SAI pipe (in particular the 3 inch bridging section) isn't burnt through, which could be the source of the noise.
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I have not fully investigated yet but my emmissions were up on the last MOT and in reverse I get a very loud blow from the offsite. I would prob change both just for peace of mind and get myself some 2.6/3.2 manifolds at the same time. I hear they are better?
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I have heard that 2.6 and 3.2 manifolds are better, don't know why though.
I would defo check the SAI pipe though. Mine started blowing, and got an exhaust manifold gasket as an advisory on my MOT. I changed it, but it turned out to be the SAI pipe, doh!
I could've saved myself two horrible days!
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Nearside IIRC needs engine mount undone and engine lifted
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Nearside IIRC needs engine mount undone and engine lifted
You're right Rob, but I actually find that the easier of the two sides to do. I think it's because my left wrist isn't as knackered as my right so I end up laying with my feet towards the rear of the car to get at the top nuts on the O/S.
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Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?
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Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?
Nah, just the cams, cambelt and cam cover gaskets :y
Are you coming down for the cambelt meet? ::)
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Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?
Nah, just the cams, cambelt and cam cover gaskets :y
Are you coming down for the cambelt meet? ::)
Was thinkng about it mate, why ;D whatever it is No is the answer ;D
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Nearside IIRC needs engine mount undone and engine lifted
You're right Rob, but I actually find that the easier of the two sides to do. I think it's because my left wrist isn't as knackered as my right so I end up laying with my feet towards the rear of the car to get at the top nuts on the O/S.
I bet you've got bad eyesight as well ;D
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Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?
Nah, just the cams, cambelt and cam cover gaskets :y
Are you coming down for the cambelt meet? ::)
Was thinkng about it mate, why ;D whatever it is No is the answer ;D
but there may be a couple of exceptions ;)
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Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?
Nah, just the cams, cambelt and cam cover gaskets :y
Are you coming down for the cambelt meet? ::)
Was thinkng about it mate, why ;D whatever it is No is the answer ;D
but there may be a couple of exceptions ;)
Yeah I just have to tell him that my wife will be there and he'll spring, dont worry ;D ;D
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Did you not change them Mat at Newent? Thought you did the head gaskets?
Nah, just the cams, cambelt and cam cover gaskets :y
Are you coming down for the cambelt meet? ::)
Was thinkng about it mate, why ;D whatever it is No is the answer ;D
but there may be a couple of exceptions ;)
Yeah I just have to tell him that my wife will be there and he'll spring, dont worry ;D ;D
Gotta be better than sing ;D