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Exhaust manifold changing

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Exhaust manifold changing

Post by MR Cross » Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:54 pm

Hi new to the forum.
Will be looking to change my exhaust manifold in the coming weeks as I believe it's cracked and making a terrible noise. What else can I change while I am under the bonnet and got it all striped down. Looking at pictures will be changing glow plugs and may blank off egr is there any other parts to be done. Thanks

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Re: Exhaust manifold changing

Post by X5Sport » Mon Jan 04, 2016 9:16 pm

If not already done, check the crankcase breather.  It should be a 'vortex' type not a foam 'bog roll'.  Plenty of how to's on here.
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Re: Exhaust manifold changing

Post by X5-D-Sport » Tue Jan 05, 2016 10:22 am

Absolutely change that Crank Breather - as recommended by X5-Sport .... it could save your engine from destroying itself...

I've seen a diesel engine do a runaway on engine oil splatter - scary, dangerous... and very expensive too...

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Re: Exhaust manifold changing

Post by RenoHuskerDu » Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:19 pm

I would have a look at the turbo too whilst you're in there. It'll be right there in your hand, as it were. Check for axial runout on the shaft, and any oil leaks.
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