Manifold - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

To Replace
Reverse the remo+o! instructions, apply 'Firegum' or similar, to the pipe
Take care when refitting silencer mounting straps not to domoge
the small heat shield fitted on gearbox mounting plate.

MANIFOLD

To Remove
1 . Disconnect the downpipe from the monifold at the flange joint and discard
the gasket.
2 .
Disconnect the downpipe from the front end of the primary silencer and
remove.
3.
Support the engine and release the
to enable removal of the manifold.
4. Remove the nuts with their plain washers, securing the manifold to the cylinder
head. Remove the manifold and discard the goskets.
Reverse the removal instructions, but use new gaskets ot the manifold to
c y linder head and manifold to downpipe flange joints, and new nuts also at
these joints. Apply 'Firegum' or similar at the downpipe to primory silencer
joint. The clamp on the downpipe to primary silencer joint must be so
positioned that i t w i l l not project below the silencer.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
engine mounting bracket, i f necessary,
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