07-05-2014, 10:46 AM
(07-05-2014, 10:38 AM)RetroPug Wrote: Ah right I see. Yeah the std. induction is absolutely fantastic in terms of fluid dynamics but made of poor material and f*cking hell that captive nut at the top.
The inlet manifold will be full of oily gunk.
7057sam is right you've got a lot done on the car and it's going to be transformed with all the new running gear and work done!
I think I'll send the inlet manifold off to be shot blasted then powder coated, although just wiping a rag around on the end of a screwdriver probably improved it a fair bit considering what came out on said rag haha
I really can't recommend wurth ultra 2040 enough when it comes to degreasing and freeing rusty bolts. Best penetrative oil I've ever used
Current stable
'09 Mercedes E320cdi wagon
'99 306 gti6
'09 Mercedes E320cdi wagon
'99 306 gti6