Replacing spark plugs at the rear bank

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:33 pm

replacing spark plugs at the rear bank. Do i need any new gaskets? for example the intake plenum. Anything to take note for this DIY?

Post by **Vectose** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:29 pm

You may need an inlet manifold gasket if your one is damaged, although this is unlikely its good to have one on hand so your car isnt off the road while sourcing it.

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:31 pm

If for an unlikely reason the metal gasket breaks its overnight from Mitsubishi for $25 bucks.

Post by **Vectose** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:46 pm

When I asked Mitsubishi for one they told me it was a 3 week wait from Japan.

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:17 pm

Quote the part number. There are heaps in there Sydney depot when I asked 6 months ago.

zuihoujueding · Post by **zuihoujueding** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:55 pm

Care to help me out with the part number of the inlet manifold gasket?

Post by **Vectose** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:36 am

Part number is: MD175776

spetz · Post by **spetz** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:37 am

I don't think the gasket should be an issue seeing as it's metal.
You may want to use something like RTV sealant though to avoid any air leaks

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:06 pm

spetz wrote:I don't think the gasket should be an issue seeing as it's metal.
You may want to use something like RTV sealant though to avoid any air leaks

Yeah I never bother with a new gasket, it's a thick gasket and I can't see it breaking.

Post by **Bennoz** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:40 pm

Agreed ^

Post by **aza013** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:31 pm

just take off all the washers before lifting the manifold off, that way none of them fall into the engine

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Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:28 pm

My facelift plenum/manifold doesn't have the studs on the ends which was a surprise and just has bolts instead.
I found it easier for removal but harder for refitting.

Post by **Bennoz** » Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:56 pm

Rob Furniss wrote:My facelift plenum/manifold doesn't have the studs on the ends which was a surprise and just has bolts instead.
I found it easier for removal but harder for refitting.

Yeah they woke up to themselves for facelift onwards, all bolts. Same on 6A13.

Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:01 pm

Bennoz wrote:
Rob Furniss wrote:My facelift plenum/manifold doesn't have the studs on the ends which was a surprise and just has bolts instead.
I found it easier for removal but harder for refitting.
Yeah they woke up to themselves for facelift onwards, all bolts. Same on 6A13.

Fixed washers too so less chance of losing one.

payaya · Post by **payaya** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 8:47 pm

Rob Furniss wrote:My facelift plenum/manifold doesn't have the studs on the ends which was a surprise and just has bolts instead.
I found it easier for removal but harder for refitting.

Think its to help with lining up the manifold.

FTO AUSTRALIA

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