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[geoffr70]

get yourself under and weigh up whether or not you think you'll be able to do it. Don't forget that alot of things seem daunting and you think you won't be able to do it, but once you get going there is always a way, no matter how fiddly, it only takes a little more time, that's what I've learnt. Plus you'll get the satisfaction of having done it yourself! Then with the money saved you can treat yourself, or the car! Go for it!

[dad1uk]

Hi dad1uk, I took some photo's during the job, and one in particular of the breached hose while still attached to the final SAI pipe before it goes to manifold, but off the car. I'll sort my camera out and have a look at uploading a few pics tomorrow.

Thanks Geoff 

[geoffr70]

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[geoffr70]

Hi dad1uk, got these photo's up as requested for your info and anyone else who will find them helpful.

By looking at the picture of the manifold you will be able to work out the orientation. The picture of the SAI pipe is the same orientation. Imagine you're in the V of the engine looking outward towards offside.

You can see the holes in the manifold where the two ends of the SAI pipe connect, and on the SAI pipe you can see the ends that go in. I trust you will be able to get your bearings and know exactly where this is.

The hole in the rubber pipe was actually facing downwards  when on the car, so can't immediately be seen if you get your head in engine bay, or unless you put your hand down for a feel. The pipe I put on to repair it went in exactly the same place, so check yours here aswell, and don't make the same mistake I made and change the exhaust gasket when I didn't need to!

If you need anynore help just let me know.

[geoffr70]

I should add when I stuck my head in engine bay to investigate source of noise (sounded blatantly obvious to be exhaust man gasket), I wasn't drawn to this other fault. There were no other indications, it sounded as if it was the gasket, but as I since found ou :'(t it wasn't.