Neshol
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Hey peeps
I wanna fit an aftermarket exhaust manifold to my car at the weekend, so just looking for a bit of info on it. What I wanna know is:
Tools I will need
Any other parts I will need (ie bolts, gaskets)
What's the best kind of heat-shielding and is it worth doing it?
Any other tips/advice
The engine is an X14XE, and the manifold is a Janspeed 4-2-1.
Cheers in advance, Nesh 
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James R
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You'll need a new head to manifold gasket, and the lower gasket that goes on the end of the manifold as they fall apart when you take the old one off. you should in theory get new studs and nuts to go with it, 13mm wrench is what is needed. headshealdig isn't really needed. good luck. oh let the engine be cold, and smear a little copper grease on both faces of new upper gasket and nothing on lower one looks like a ring.
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broster
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u can buy exhaust wrap for them, or just use the standard shield! ill be fitting mine aswell this week. the bolts on the head may be a pain in the arse to undo, soak them in wd40 for a bit to make it easier
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Greasemonkey
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if ya got PAS good luck getting the lower left manifold bolt off/on its a bitch to get to the PAS pump is in the way lol
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James R
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PAS!! That's for women get rid of it if you have it, it's stealing your engines power!!
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Greasemonkey
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lol, it is aint it, i might be going back to 15's soon so i could possibly disconnect it, so whats the copper grease for, is it to stop the manifold welding itsself to the gasket etc
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James R
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Ensures a good seal, also make sure you clean off the mating surfaces, bit of towel and cellulose thinners wroks very well.
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Greasemonkey
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Coolio
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James R
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IF you disconnect it you need a non-PAS steering rack too  it's the way forward you know
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Neshol
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Cheers for the replies 
I aint gonna need to move the pump to get access am I?
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James R
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Na it's just a sod, and lots of cursing is required to tempt it out.
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miles
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I wrapped my janspeed manifold and it cracked...
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broster
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bugger i have pas, believe im gunna get angry when fitting mine
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corsa120
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also if u have air con u have to remove the gas bottle as i did an costs 40 quid to be refilled
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broster
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thank god i dont have air con then!
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Adam-D
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lol i dont have pas or air con 
mind you i dont have a 16v engine either 
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Neshol
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Ok so I could do with a new set of bolts, and a couple of gaskets. Need them ASAP, where should I go for em? Just go Vaux? Cheers..
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broster
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yeah vaux is as good as anywhere else!
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Neshol
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Gavin
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ask broster how to fit one....... on shit u cant cos its stuck up his ass!!!!!
the brilliant metal work finish makes it extremely good to shag ya self with up the arse!!!!
 PIMP - just stick on ur car and STOP admiring it
P.S. written by a jealous non-PIMP
pew pew pew pewwwww
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broster
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quote:
Originally posted by B19 GAV
ask broster how to fit one....... on shit u cant cos its stuck up his ass!!!!!
the brilliant metal work finish makes it extremely good to shag ya self with up the arse!!!!
PIMP - just stick on ur car and STOP admiring it
P.S. written by a jealous non-PIMP
hahaha, u wanna see another pic of it mate, im including it in my boot install now! lol! to nice to put under my bonnet!
P.S. written by a P.I.M.P. daddy!
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Gavin
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(u aint no PIMP daddy)
pew pew pew pewwwww
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broster
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quote:
Originally posted by B19 GAV
(u aint no PIMP daddy)
am so! bitch arse
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