BS5620 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 For all of you that have cut and shut a 4age inlet manifold. Can you remember how thick it was???????. Got pulled up on my cert for the brake M/C hitting the manifold so want to file some meat off to give some clearance!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Could be easier to space up one side of the motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 maybe 5 - 8mm if that. I wouldnt recommend it. If you had a hot friend with a tig I would suggest cutting out the back section of the manifold on a angle and having a plate welded in, like a factory RWD manifold. Or just get one of those haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l1ttle_d3vil Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 For all of you that have cut and shut a 4age inlet manifold. Can you remember how thick it was???????. Got pulled up on my cert for the brake M/C hitting the manifold so want to file some meat off to give some clearance!! Cheers Last one I drilled through (accidently) was about 3 - 5mm max from memory, not thick at all. This was up the front on the side though, back end might be a bit thicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblegoose Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 have the flange milled down a teeny bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS5620 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 yeah this hits on the side at the back end so 3-5mm i think i wont touch it with a file!! Having the flange milled down is a good idea but dont think it would remove enough!! Probably have to add a spacer to 1 engine mount to to put engine on a lean!!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 had same problem, spaced motor up 6mm on that side i think, and got kinky with the offending brake line,certed and working sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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