tommyab
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| posted on 15/1/10 at 09:04 PM |
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Fitting MK exhaust manifold
I have just tried to fit the MK manifold to the engine (05 R1) and it appears to foul one of the diagonal members on the chassis (Indy R chassis).
Also it doesnt seem to quite line up with the exhaust ports on the engine. Makes me wonder if they have given me the right one.
Anybody experience a similar problem?
Does anyone have any photos of their MK manifold for an R1 engine that they can post up?
Many thanks.
Tom
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A1
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| posted on 15/1/10 at 09:26 PM |
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there might be one amongst my pics...
are you doing them 1 by 1 yea?
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 15/1/10 at 10:06 PM |
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When you say it doesn't line up. Do you mean misaligned or that the pipes are perhaps all different lengths therefore some are not quite
reaching the engine because this is what was wrong with mine. I forced them an after a bit of running they've held their shape now.
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tommyab
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| posted on 15/1/10 at 10:14 PM |
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Its a slight lateral misalignment more than lengthwise.
Trying to get one in then the rest...
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bodger
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| posted on 15/1/10 at 10:50 PM |
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Mines not the greatest fit either but more in the length than laterally. I'm wondering if i'll need to use some sort of sealant around the
ports to ensure it's all gas tight. I've not had any problems with fouling chassis members though. I've got a 2001/2 R1 with an Indy
R. I'll try & post a pic over the w/e.
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Dan
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 12:17 AM |
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their tight
my manifold was a swine I had this problem fitting a 5 vy in a R chassis. when I asked Mk about the quality of the fit they told me that their would
be no issues like their had been in the past.
But their were issues the headers do foul the chassis so gentle force and some heat to reshape the diagonal brace helped. and with a bit of jigery
pokery the headers do fit into the ports.
"fitting a mk manifold is like making love to a beutifull women" take things steady if you can
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tommyab
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 12:54 AM |
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Heheh. Thanks for the advice. Its not just me then!
Will give it another go tomorrow.
Cheers,
Tom
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 16/1/10 at 04:08 PM |
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Aye just make it fit. They'll only tell you they outsource them so it's not their fault. I wouldn't deal with them again after I
bought my manifold.
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