inlet/exhaust manifold washers
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inlet/exhaust manifold washers
those guys that have got tc's are your washers for the manifolds flat or have they got cut outs on them ? as my inlet and exhust manifolds sit at different heights
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Re: inlet/exhaust manifold washers
Hi Lee,
On my SDL Coupe I used MGB parts, the exhaust and inlet manifolds were different thicknesses, with the inlet being thicker. I marked the size of the washers on the inlet flanges and filed them down to the same thickness as the exhaust flange.
On my SDL Coupe I used MGB parts, the exhaust and inlet manifolds were different thicknesses, with the inlet being thicker. I marked the size of the washers on the inlet flanges and filed them down to the same thickness as the exhaust flange.
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Re: inlet/exhaust manifold washers
Thats what i got.
Did you file the washers or manifold ?
What did mg do then ?
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Did you file the washers or manifold ?
What did mg do then ?
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2003 MGZR 1.4 5 door Black
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Re: inlet/exhaust manifold washers
I filed the flanges on the inlet manifold. I can only think that the casting thicknesses varied over the years, I can't see any reason to have two different thicknesses putting the washers on an angle.
Have you checked any of the MGB forums to see what they say?
Have you checked any of the MGB forums to see what they say?
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Re: inlet/exhaust manifold washers
Not checked forums but looked at brown and gammons and moss etc
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Re: inlet/exhaust manifold washers
Washers are flat and both manifolds same thickness. Never had that problem.
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