3.0 V6 Vacuum Leak - IMT O-Rings?
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True, squirrels are incredibly mischievous and seem to be getting ever fatter in britain (don't get me started on the pigeons).
Unless I call in the forensic examiners i'd settle on scuff marks from teeth, or filing - swaying towards the latter as the Jaguar was previously owned by quite a well-known english actor, then a wealthy doctor.
Thanks again Steve, new part is on the way. We're considering digging deeper and removing manifold - being the victim of either a bent mechanic, or a lone squirrel begs the question - what else has been partially digested?
Unless I call in the forensic examiners i'd settle on scuff marks from teeth, or filing - swaying towards the latter as the Jaguar was previously owned by quite a well-known english actor, then a wealthy doctor.
Thanks again Steve, new part is on the way. We're considering digging deeper and removing manifold - being the victim of either a bent mechanic, or a lone squirrel begs the question - what else has been partially digested?
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True, squirrels are incredibly mischievous and seem to be getting ever fatter in britain (don't get me started on the pigeons).
Unless I call in the forensic examiners i'd settle on scuff marks from teeth, or filing - swaying towards the latter as the Jaguar was previously owned by quite a well-known english actor, then a wealthy doctor.
Thanks again Steve, new part is on the way. We're considering digging deeper and removing manifold - being the victim of either a bent mechanic, or a lone squirrel begs the question - what else has been partially digested?
Unless I call in the forensic examiners i'd settle on scuff marks from teeth, or filing - swaying towards the latter as the Jaguar was previously owned by quite a well-known english actor, then a wealthy doctor.
Thanks again Steve, new part is on the way. We're considering digging deeper and removing manifold - being the victim of either a bent mechanic, or a lone squirrel begs the question - what else has been partially digested?
Good luck!
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Gus (08-17-2012)
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Cheers,
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Hi Gus,
Well there really is very little space, and following steps from this thread...mentions d/c fuel-line, barely get me hand down there.
Jaguar HELP!: Intake manifold in a 2002 S-type 3.0L
(He is also tech-registered on this forum)
I wonder if the US model is providing you more space?
Regards,
Well there really is very little space, and following steps from this thread...mentions d/c fuel-line, barely get me hand down there.
Jaguar HELP!: Intake manifold in a 2002 S-type 3.0L
(He is also tech-registered on this forum)
I wonder if the US model is providing you more space?
Regards,
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I know the picture below is from a MY 2003 (US) but there was plenty of room to gain access to where the elbow in question is located.
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Gus,
I took note of what you said and played around with plastic spaghetti...sure enough i got the plenum clear without d/c fuel-line. My worry was knocking the infamous hose nipple which is currently wrapped in cotton wool...
Thanks Rick, exactly how mine is, those inlets could do with a polish.
Before I attempt to fit new elbow I came across this diagram which shows both breather hoses attached via a bracket...see single nut hole on back.
Has anyone attempted to loosen this bracket to help fit new elbow?
Regards,
I took note of what you said and played around with plastic spaghetti...sure enough i got the plenum clear without d/c fuel-line. My worry was knocking the infamous hose nipple which is currently wrapped in cotton wool...
Thanks Rick, exactly how mine is, those inlets could do with a polish.
Before I attempt to fit new elbow I came across this diagram which shows both breather hoses attached via a bracket...see single nut hole on back.
Has anyone attempted to loosen this bracket to help fit new elbow?
Regards,
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Gus,
I took note of what you said and played around with plastic spaghetti...sure enough i got the plenum clear without d/c fuel-line. My worry was knocking the infamous hose nipple which is currently wrapped in cotton wool...
Thanks Rick, exactly how mine is, those inlets could do with a polish.
Before I attempt to fit new elbow I came across this diagram which shows both breather hoses attached via a bracket...see single nut hole on back.
Has anyone attempted to loosen this bracket to help fit new elbow?
Regards,
I took note of what you said and played around with plastic spaghetti...sure enough i got the plenum clear without d/c fuel-line. My worry was knocking the infamous hose nipple which is currently wrapped in cotton wool...
Thanks Rick, exactly how mine is, those inlets could do with a polish.
Before I attempt to fit new elbow I came across this diagram which shows both breather hoses attached via a bracket...see single nut hole on back.
Has anyone attempted to loosen this bracket to help fit new elbow?
Regards,
I'm not necessarily telling you to do that, but that's what I do.
Good luck!
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Leonard_85 (08-23-2012)
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Put a very small amount of grease on either end and hose slipped on very easily.
I figured putting new hose on connection closest to firewall initially gives us more space to finish other connection. 2 minutes tops.
I wiped the throttle-body clean with some WD40 - looks like something has eaten away at the special coating in places. Will this need replacing eventually?
I figured putting new hose on connection closest to firewall initially gives us more space to finish other connection. 2 minutes tops.
I wiped the throttle-body clean with some WD40 - looks like something has eaten away at the special coating in places. Will this need replacing eventually?
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The weekend is here so it's time to rebuild.
The question is...intake gaskets reuse or replace?
Comparing my originals with the new genuine the lower gaskets have definitely warped slightly over 12 years but upper gaskets appear sound.
blue rubber material - is this a special sealant coating?
The question is...intake gaskets reuse or replace?
Comparing my originals with the new genuine the lower gaskets have definitely warped slightly over 12 years but upper gaskets appear sound.
blue rubber material - is this a special sealant coating?
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Thanks for the advice guys,
Everything going back together nicely...
Quickly checked spark plugs - they're an absolute mess showing erosion and 2 - 2.3 mm gaps.
They're Motorcraft Platinums FS22 's - RH Bank plugs have "07" engraved on the shank, LH Bank have "09" - very poor condition for newish plugs - can you recommend replacements?
I see Motorcrafts are very cheap from States.
Thanks,
Everything going back together nicely...
Quickly checked spark plugs - they're an absolute mess showing erosion and 2 - 2.3 mm gaps.
They're Motorcraft Platinums FS22 's - RH Bank plugs have "07" engraved on the shank, LH Bank have "09" - very poor condition for newish plugs - can you recommend replacements?
I see Motorcrafts are very cheap from States.
Thanks,
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