A5 VRX 0 Posted August 19, 2014 Are the inlet manifolds the same for a coilpack car vs a dizzy car (VR6) or is there a difference? I have a spare one I want to refurb but unsure wether it will fit, Cheers Adam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stonejag 10 Posted August 19, 2014 The inlet manifold (top and bottom parts) are the same. The only bit that varies between coilpack and dizzy is the plate that covers the timing chains on the right side of the engine bay as you look at it - either it has mounting holes for a distributor or for the coilpack. There is a small difference in manifolds between the 2.8l (AAA code) engine as fitted to Golf, Sharan etc and the 2.9l (ABV) engine as fitted to all Corrados - the 2.9l manifold has a wider plenum in the centre section. Otherwise, all the bits will fit both engines. Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A5 VRX 0 Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) The one I have is off a Corrado (coilpack) so I guess it is fine to get it refurbed and fit it to my dizzy cap car? Cheers Edited August 20, 2014 by A5 VRX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A5 VRX 0 Posted August 20, 2014 Sound thanks, just about to start primering! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A5 VRX 0 Posted August 20, 2014 When I fit this do I need a new gasket between the upper and lower manifolds? Is there anything else I need to do or is it straight forward? It has been sat in the shed a few years suppose the best thing to do is give it a blow through with a pressurised airline... Adam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted August 20, 2014 Yep, New gaskets all round. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borachris 0 Posted August 20, 2014 I'd always recommend new gaskets, it's just not worth the hassle of putting it all back together to find it's leaking and you need to do the job again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A5 VRX 0 Posted August 20, 2014 Is it just the 1 gasket I need, sorry I don't know as I haven't actually removed it just painting an old one up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borachris 0 Posted August 20, 2014 One between the head and lower part and then another between the lower and upper parts, I can't remember if there is one between the manifold and throttle body or not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stonejag 10 Posted August 21, 2014 Yes, there is. Throttle body gasket: 021 133 073C. Upper-to-lower inlet manifold gasket: 021 133 227J Lower manifold to cylinder head gasket: 021 133 227H I would probably bin the manifold bolts and use fresh ones too - they're all cap head M8x30 (N 0147263). The four on the throttle body are probably ok but listed as M8x25-Z3 "hexagon head bolt (combi)" (N 0903151), whatever that means. Hope that helps :) Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A5 VRX 0 Posted August 21, 2014 That helps an awful lot mate! Thanks for your time! Adam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A5 VRX 0 Posted August 21, 2014 Here's some pics.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 21, 2014 If you like shiny things it could be a good opportunity to replace manifold bolts etc with polished stainless when stealth did my head rebuild i purchased a polished stainless steel rebuild kit from http://www.liquidmetalrefinement.co.uk/ which tie in nicely with the other polished parts from daves16v :) edit: pics in my build thread in members gallery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted August 21, 2014 Here's some pics.. what a difference some sandpaper and a few coats of paint makes. Really does look nice and as Goldfinger says some stainless bolts would really contrast nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A5 VRX 0 Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks for the info, just need some time now to get the job done and finished! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted August 26, 2014 Someone is or was selling the gaskets on ebay, new dealer stuff, been tempted to buy them but don't really need any more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A5 VRX 0 Posted August 27, 2014 I've bought some from TPS now, just waiting to pick them up Thanks anyway Adam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites