MANIFOLD QUESTION

[andrew]

Is there anyone out there who knows an easy way to refit the inlet manifold to the head on an 8v delta quattro? If the answers yes, how about the exhaust manifold aswell. Anyway of not lying on the floor looking up all the time. Many Thanks in Advance   

[Mike8v]

Not sure about the inlet as i only done that when the engine was out but best way for the exhaust in my opinion is to take the rad off, Iv done it bout 3 times so far so I know the procedure quite well .  The only way i can see the inlet at the mo would be to take off the cam box an go from there but thats just making a load more work for yourself.
Hope that helps ( Id imagine probably not )

[fay66]

Is there anyone out there who knows an easy way to refit the inlet manifold to the head on an 8v delta quattro? If the answers yes, how about the exhaust manifold aswell. Anyway of not lying on the floor looking up all the time. Many Thanks in Advance   

sounds like a case of bite the bullet, pull the power unit out, and do everything necessary including belts and bearings, so hopefully you can leave it alone for a fair time once it's back in place, probably cheapest option in the long run anyway.
Not very helpful if all you want to do is refit the inlet manifold, and the exhaust manifold.
Do you have a problem with either, or is it an urge to tinker

Brian
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[andrew]

Do you have a problem with either, or is it an urge to tinker



I had blown the head gasket, The head has been off and new gasket fitted and bolted down; It was not too bad removing the head but it proving difficult refitting, everything else has gone on very smoothly possibly due to alot of preparation; I am not in a rush and will let you know if I come across a way of doing it; Fingers crossed.