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[I hate Brian]

I would recommend using a known straight edge long enough to cover all three flanges and a small set square, use the straight edge to see if they are all in line and the square for the individual flanges

[Tones61]

Just a medium size flat file,do it one way,then change direction to see where you have rubbed,
You will also see where it's not flat,I did mine still on car,just lifted up enough,so need not apply much pressure

[leepol83]

Brilliant thank you I’ll give it a try 👍🏻

[leepol83]

I would recommend using a known straight edge long enough to cover all three flanges and a small set square, use the straight edge to see if they are all in line and the square for the individual flanges

Thank you 🙏

Edited by leepol83, 06 January 2021 - 08:18 PM.

[GraemeC]

I would recommend using a known straight edge long enough to cover all three flanges and a small set square, use the straight edge to see if they are all in line and the square for the individual flanges

But again, the problem is the inlet manifold not the exhaust.

[I hate Brian]

 

I would recommend using a known straight edge long enough to cover all three flanges and a small set square, use the straight edge to see if they are all in line and the square for the individual flanges

But again, the problem is the inlet manifold not the exhaust.

 

Hi yes my mistake thinner inlet manifold

[leepol83]

Just before I go filing my inlet manifold has anyone got a picture of how by should look on the faces just to be sure it should be completely flat ???

Also if I was to put just a little gasket sealer on the gasket would this do it any harm ? https://www.ebay.co....tm/392984516181

I’ve also ordered a turbo gasket not cheap but fingers crossed, I’ve got new studs, rings, and proper mpi manifold bolts coming too from Minispares

Thanks all for the help

Edited by leepol83, 07 January 2021 - 10:37 PM.

[leepol83]

Hi
Had another play today I’ve done videos below see what you think? I’m confident it’s not right.

https://youtube.com/shorts/bELZMFcwqTw
https://youtube.com/shorts/U-m586RmXzI
https://youtu.be/cp0jbagrNYo

[Tones61]

Looks bent like my mpi one,as said,file flat,
Mine had air leak here,which the mpi matched with extra fuel,
My stainless lcb was glowing red at idle !!!,
Now all ok

[Tones61]

You will see where it dips when gently filed

[Tones61]

How you getting on with this lee?

[leepol83]

How you getting on with this lee?

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Hi mate
Ok I’m getting there, I have the inlet manifold back and it’s been skimmed as it was bent, fingers crossed this will do it

[Tones61]

Did you fit mani mate,any good now ?

[leepol83]

Did you fit mani mate,any good now ?

Hi mate
Yea got it fitted yesterday, much better and no leaks, ticks over a little low now but just need to set it up now
I.e stepper (IACV) and give it a drive to learn the ECU, but yes I’m about there 🙏 I’ve another thread with some videos it’s under 1998 mpi running issue after restoration or search my content (there’s plenty 😂🤦‍♂️)

Edited by leepol83, 17 January 2021 - 06:32 PM.

[Tones61]

Cool lee,I will take a look,
Yes think it's needs a good run for ecu to relearn