Exhaust manifolds?

[k5turbo]

Hi there my passenger side exhaust manifold has a crack in it and i want to replace it ive heard that the engine has to come out does anybody know if this is true or is there a way to get to them without having to do that?
Also what would be the best to replace them with standard or aftermarket ones? ive seen the aftermarket ones at £1500 which is abit too much for me are there any cheaper alternatives ?
Thanks Sam

[R5OTV]

Hi Sam,

Yup its an Engine out jobby, unfortunately...

You can get kkd manifolds for about £900 delivered.

HTH

[k5turbo]

Thought it would be might aswell change the driverside at the same time then ! whilst the engines out what else would be worth changing/renewing? Gona have search for those madifolds now! Thanks

[R5OTV]

Depends on how much you want to spend really.... There will probably be a few things appear when the engine comes out!

Doing it yourself?

[k5turbo]

Yeah doing it myself got a few more parts to get 1st before i start it ! I need front disc's n pads and also want t decat the miltek thats on it but dont know which ones to cut out ? was also thinking about refreshing all the major rubber hoses the some nice samco or similar and maybe get the turbos serviced ! have you heard of loba manifolds?

[HEKTOR]

LOBA manifolds are great and are being used in some very high powered cars. PM supersi for details as he works for loba.

Wagner Tuning also do very good manifolds!

When the engine is out there will no doubt be a few things that need changed, but best wait untill then engine is out before spending alot of money on things that you dont know need changing.

[k5turbo]

Yeah thats true hektor gona be taking my time to get it done so no doubt the list will just get bigger ! Thanks Sam