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• Manifold question by zagarus on 13 Mar, 2007 00:58
• Does the piece (circled) rotate 180 degrees so it is easier for me to mount intercooler piping to it?
  
  
  
  i couldnt remember if it does but i just wanted to get a confirmation, and if you have any pointers on taking it off that would be greatly appreciated.
• #1 by DA-BRT on 13 Mar, 2007 04:18
• Yes, you can rotate that without any problems.
• #2 by somepunk22 on 13 Mar, 2007 05:19
• Anyone know where to get the gasket between the manifold and the elbow?
• #3 by DA-BRT on 13 Mar, 2007 07:29
• @Andrew: I've been turning them on 1.6/1.9 engines and both had no problems on clearance after rotating. Can be that I missed something.
• #4 by burn_your_money on 13 Mar, 2007 12:29
• euro models are different perhaps?
• #5 by g-spec on 13 Mar, 2007 12:44
• I tried turning mine and it seems to be glued....I didnt want to pry too hard since it is aluminum....should i heat it?
• #6 by Black Smokin' Diesel on 13 Mar, 2007 15:49
• Quote from: g-spec

  I tried turning mine and it seems to be glued....I didnt want to pry too hard since it is aluminum....should i heat it?

  
  
  Piece of wood+hammer. Don't worry, it won't break.
• #7 by DA-BRT on 14 Mar, 2007 00:54
• @Andrew: Can be that they are different. I can't recall that I had the extra material on the side. Thought we had only the elbow.
• #8 by g-spec on 26 Mar, 2007 15:25
• I tried turning mine and it turns out that the oil line is right in the way or the inlet!!!! what should I do about it?
  thanks, Michal
• #9 by g-spec on 27 Mar, 2007 07:53
• Will it not break the oil line???
  The oil line goes right thru the middle of the inlet....I would have to bend it quite a bit!!!
  cheers, Michal