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westallc
06-08-2009, 16:26
anyone had fitment issues with the ina mannifold~???
Ric 2001
07-08-2009, 09:54
K03 Manifold?
I believe Bill (Badger 5) need to shave off about 2mm.
I'll be attempting to fit this over the weekend.
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showpost.php?p=2524228&postcount=154
Robbie C needed to do this....
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/robcl/Project%20Pics/P1000679.jpg
ibizacupra
07-08-2009, 11:23
yes. had to do the same on JBs one on his leon.
INA knows this
westallc
08-08-2009, 11:53
yep my mechanic had to shave off 4 mm of the top and re do some holes at it didnt line up 1 not very happy mechanic and a not so happy customer!!!!!!!!!!!
it was no where near and req alot of machining to enable it to fit and has cost me near £100 more to have this done and fitted again and again
really really not happy
ibizacupra
09-08-2009, 14:58
bolt holes fitted fine on JBs, just to flange face needed machining/grinding off
Mr Roboto
09-08-2009, 15:07
anyone had fitment issues with the ina mannifold~???
That's the problem of buying some thing like this from across the pond.
Unless INA have agents in the UK now?
Ric 2001
09-08-2009, 15:59
bolt holes fitted fine on JBs, just to flange face needed machining/grinding off
I can't get to some of the nuts to tighten them up due to the nut being to close to the port.
ibizacupra
09-08-2009, 18:50
not a problem on the one I fitted to JBs leon
maybe I have a better selection of spanners than you. ;)
Robbie C
09-08-2009, 18:54
As per the pic above and what Bill found with Jamie's same manifold - all that was needed was to grind ~2-3mm from the top face of the head flange.
The bolts are always a bitch to tighten on K0x fitment manifolds - a lot of people end up bending a cheap spanner to get a better reach. A flex ratchet spanner is probably your best bet if you have a set
westallc
09-08-2009, 19:27
well my mechanic said its the worst manifold fitment he has fitted... (motorsport mechanic)
but did say thats the only problem with it was fitment and did comment that the unit does flow very well...
the only reason im not happy is its cost me an extra £90 to get fitted and machined...
Ric 2001
10-08-2009, 08:08
As per the pic above and what Bill found with Jamie's same manifold - all that was needed was to grind ~2-3mm from the top face of the head flange.
The bolts are always a bitch to tighten on K0x fitment manifolds - a lot of people end up bending a cheap spanner to get a better reach. A flex ratchet spanner is probably your best bet if you have a set
That the problem, can't even get an open ended spanner onto nut.
Going to have to put the manifold onto the work bench and have a "scratch the head" day.
ibizacupra
10-08-2009, 08:38
INA's manifold is a direct fit and although a few nuts are more restricted for access, it is light years better than a Jabbasport manifold which you really cant get spanners onto, to do nuts up tight.
Its awkward yes. Its big bore, but its lack of deflector feature, also means its not as effecient with runners blowing at each other.. if it had one, it would be pretty much as good as you get @ the moment
your motorsport mechanic needs to work on more vag 1.8ts to realise how much *fun* they are access wise.
ibizacupra
10-08-2009, 08:39
the only reason im not happy is its cost me an extra £90 to get fitted and machined...
it was cheap to buy tho was'nt it
westallc
10-08-2009, 09:23
yep was cheap cannot fault that or the delivery to behonest. my mechanic has worked on loads of vag car mate. he could fit it not a problem when it actually fitted.... when the top edge and 2 bolt holes dont even line up it can be hard to get it to fit lol
after a few machining sessions it now fits fine thanks
as for the deflector would this not be quite easy to add or would this cause flow issues??
im glad it was with the garage rather than me try as it would take forever and thankfully he has all the toys needed to make his life a little easyier.....
get car back tomoz so will report the effects lol and loss of fuel on the way home:D
Ok Ok...
I am here
Sorry for the delay in replying.On some of the head casts (which we are now finding out) ,the turbo manifold is hitting the upper portion of the exhaust studs.You have to sand the manifold down 3-4mm if so much but I never had an issue of the bolt patterns being
dont see how but i would love pictures if you can provide.
Ric 2001
12-08-2009, 08:33
Not my photos but....
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/One_Man_Arsenal/DSCF2790_Small.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/One_Man_Arsenal/DSCF2791_Smalledited.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/One_Man_Arsenal/DSCF2792_Smalledited.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/One_Man_Arsenal/DSCF2793_Small.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/One_Man_Arsenal/DSCF2794_Small.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d41/One_Man_Arsenal/DSCF2796_Smalledited.jpg
Bolt pattern for me is fine, it's proximity of the stud to the larger bore port, just trying to tighten the nuts up, thats all.
Also Robbie C manifold looks alot better casting than mine :cry:
westallc
12-08-2009, 10:02
i dont have any pics buddy but my mechanic had to get the top edge cnc'd down by 5mm and 2 bolt holes had to be made larger to allow fitment.....
the unit itself looks very good sam but just the extra cost was a kick in the teeth as it was meant to direct replacement it cost me £90 in machineing and extra labour are you willing to give a refund to half that value??? or send me something shinney lol
thanks for replying
all the best
clive
p.s guys this manni is brilliant will have some graphs up at the end of the week to show improvement....it makes it spool so fast and hold really well :D
Guys its the same casting!?
Ric 2001
13-08-2009, 08:47
Guys its the same casting!?
This is my casting bought from you by another member and sold it onto me. As you can see it slighty catches so I grided about 3mm of the top flange.
I am going to make a memo to grind the top of any manifold leaving to the UK.
are you willing to give a refund to half that value??? or send me something shinney lol
Sorry I didnt see this Clive!
LOL
shinney as in a nickel shinney? :lol:
Send me an email
would love to help out
DaNnY_LaD
16-08-2009, 11:40
I can't See what the fuss is about its a cheap K0x fitment manifold...
The THS & ATP also Have there casting floors too as ive had both on my ibiza cupra within the ths being the one that lasted the longest..
Im Guessing the mechanic has never fitted a Uprated Larger K0x manifold then has he..As it is a wobble spanner job to do the nuts up...In saying that i imagine him thinkin it was a straight forward job which for people that have fitted one its a ****er to fit....
At the end of the day its a Cast manifold for the k0x units and for what they are there uber cheap...If you aint happy with the Extra faffing about with the manifold by all means get a ATP manifold...It wont last long mind but it will kinda just fit...
If your mechanic has said its the worst manifold hes ever fitted tell him to try the ATP one...That will keep him on his toes plus a shit loads of bent half wobblie spanners...
westallc
16-08-2009, 15:33
danny lad my mechanic is a motor sport engineer and has fitted lots of different thing buddy so as you dont know him or me best to keep your opinions to yourself thanks
you reason is it cheap so it doesnt matter that it doesnt fit..!!! your talking crap because if you buy a product that is sold in the way of its a direct fitment then thats what it should be... if you dont mind getting crap then crack on buddy.......
DaNnY_LaD
16-08-2009, 15:37
danny lad my mechanic is a motor sport engineer and has fitted lots of different thing buddy so as you dont know him or me best to keep your opinions to yourself thanks
you reason is it cheap so it doesnt matter that it doesnt fit..!!! your talking crap because if you buy a product that is sold in the way of its a direct fitment then thats what it should be... if you dont mind getting crap then crack on buddy.......
Has he ever fitted a Cast k0x manifold though thus is the question...:whistle:
What im sayin is the cast Manifolds aint a Perfect fit.....neither off them are....
westallc
16-08-2009, 19:02
yes he has danny.... a fair few
the answer is if you buy a product that is meant to fit and it doesnt then there is an issue £200 is alot of money for something that then need to be re-worked....
cheers
Clive,
You do realise there are over 40 different 1.8T motors across the board? We cant expect the manifold to fit one ALL these heads without issues with clearancing
A belt sander + 5 minutes will fix the job
Nothing needs to be engineered here.
westallc
17-08-2009, 10:30
no worries buddy its on thats what matter and works bloody well....thanks it is a great product. just i had a few issues....
all the best
clive
issues with the grinder:funk: