ChrisL 18 Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) I'm going to change over the inlet manifold on my VR6, I've got the new gaskets but wondered if the bolts needed to be torqued up afterwards or just pulled nice and tight! Is it a fairly simple job? If anyone in or near Hull fancies popping over and giving me a hand it would be more then welcome!!! Edited January 1, 2012 by ChrisL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted December 28, 2011 Bolts need to be torqued to 25 Nm (18 ft lb) but I didn't have a torque wrench so took a guess. Those bolts into the head can be a little fiddly to get to and you will need to loosen the bolt that holds the dipstick tube in place to be able to remove the manifold. Yeah fairly easy job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted December 28, 2011 general rule of thumb is if you are screwing into alloy the torque requirement will be lower as compared with cast iron or steel. Keep the thread updated with pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 28, 2011 Cheers guys, managed to find a hex socket that will fit in the cap screws at the front. These are now loosened so full steam ahead. plenty of pics will be taken so I know how it goes back together, I'll post em up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted December 28, 2011 I would give you a hand but my daily is sounding more and more like its going to spontaneously combust! easy job though, don't go wild with tightening Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) Quick pick to start with then: Edited December 28, 2011 by ChrisL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stonejag 10 Posted December 29, 2011 Very nice! Where did the cover come from? Mine's cracked and that looks great with the polished manifold Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted December 29, 2011 More pics and any advice on removing it pls, i'd heard you didnt need a new gasket really when just changing the upper? I'm planning to remove the maniofld and rocker this coming week. Looks very clean under that bonnet of yours! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted December 29, 2011 chris.... have you an owners thread?? C looks LOVELY! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 29, 2011 Very nice! Where did the cover come from? Mine's cracked and that looks great with the polished manifold Stone The Engine is as I bought the car, but I believe Bill bought the cover and had the VR6 DOHC etched on it. More pics and any advice on removing it pls, i'd heard you didnt need a new gasket really when just changing the upper? I'm planning to remove the maniofld and rocker this coming week. Looks very clean under that bonnet of yours! I'll keep the pics coming as I progress. I changed the gaskets incase and they were only £15 for the manifold and throttle body. chris.... have you an owners thread?? C looks LOVELY! Hi Chris, I think this should be the link to my thread. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?58058-Blackberry-VR6-BBS-RS301-s-17-year-wait! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted December 29, 2011 Just ordered the gaskets then thanks, cost £15 so like you've said mayswell! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted December 29, 2011 why you changing it?? looks really good as it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 30, 2011 why you changing it?? looks really good as it is. Does look really smart but wanted to go back to standard. Red HT leads to be ordered tomorrow I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted December 30, 2011 All done now except for the new HT leads. Not a bad job really and easier then expected. It did seam that everything I wanted to remove was covered by something which led to something else being taken off!! Started with leads, and engine covers: I tried to take the throttle body off and leave the throttle cable connected but one of the screws was really tight so I had no choice, was probably the best thing to do though. Everything removed: Putting everything back was easy and I had it done, a lot less 'bling' but more OEM and as I wanted it: Going to have to slowly start taking things off the engine now and cleaning it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted January 1, 2012 Fitted red leads today and painted the engine cover: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P3rks 11 Posted January 1, 2012 Red leads look really good! Can I ask where you bought them and what thickness you went for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted January 1, 2012 Red leads are standard from VW and at £128.00 a real bargain........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P3rks 11 Posted January 2, 2012 Red leads are standard from VW and at £128.00 a real bargain........ Really? I love OE quality.. You wouldn't happen to have a part number to hand would you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted January 2, 2012 I will check the box in the morning and let you know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P3rks 11 Posted January 2, 2012 I will check the box in the morning and let you know. Nice one... Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 11, 2013 Chris, do you fancy selling the ss engine cover or loaning it to me? I love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stonejag 10 Posted February 12, 2013 You're a year late! It's mine now...all mine :D Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted February 12, 2013 Balls! Didn't see the date as i was just looking at how to remove the inlet...... well enjoy stoney :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
