P3rks 11 Posted July 27, 2011 I've just fitted a 4 into 1 manifold to my G60 and the manifold just touched the rubber boot on the steering column. I don;t want any fires so what can you recommend? I don't really want to heat wrap the manifold, to avoid cracks etc. I have some heat proof matting which is good up to 600°C... But if I wrap this around the rubber boot, then this touches the manifold even more.. Would this withstand the heat? Pics: Any other options I can go for? Also.. Does any one know the correct torque for the copper bolts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eurospec 10 Posted July 27, 2011 Send it back? Clearly doesn't fit properly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P3rks 11 Posted July 27, 2011 Send it back? Clearly doesn't fit properly! It's a LHD manifold, like the majority of them, so most sit like this. I've done a search to confirm this, I've just not found a confirmed answer on what to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P3rks 11 Posted July 28, 2011 Anyone? I'd like to put my car back together at the weekend and I want this tackling first. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted July 28, 2011 have you tried taking the rubber boot off to have a look how much space there is between the rubber and the lower steering column cv joint inside it? you might be able to push the rubber boot in a bit to give you more space to fit a heat shield. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erny 0 Posted July 28, 2011 How much space do you have between your Cam cover and bonnet? Can you raise your engine alittle to possibly gain space? You can lay a load of blue tack on your cam cover to get a bonnet imprint, and use a hockey pucks and longer bolts, and if your cars lowered your cv joints will be alittle happier too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P3rks 11 Posted July 28, 2011 have you tried taking the rubber boot off to have a look how much space there is between the rubber and the lower steering column cv joint inside it? you might be able to push the rubber boot in a bit to give you more space to fit a heat shield. I think this will be my plan.. cable tie it in.. Wrap it in the solder mat which is good for about 600°C.. Then metal cable tie that.. Hope it works.. How much space do you have between your Cam cover and bonnet? Can you raise your engine alittle to possibly gain space? You can lay a load of blue tack on your cam cover to get a bonnet imprint, and use a hockey pucks and longer bolts, and if your cars lowered your cv joints will be alittle happier too. This is not a bad shout actually.. I'll have a look, but i;m sure the manifold doesn't have much clearance where it passes the bulkhead. Thanks for the idea's guys.. Keep 'em coming! :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted July 30, 2011 send it back is the best answer , lhd parts aint never gona fit well are they Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
