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Re: Major manifold failure
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#1192851
28/03/2011 23:44
28/03/2011 23:44
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zimpara
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zimpara
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i mean that whips and chains thing you keep sending me photos of... [/quote] how do i get on this marco?
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: watz]
#1192957
29/03/2011 09:12
29/03/2011 09:12
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Posts: 17,227 FCSS 01684 593187
Countrycruising
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![shocked shocked](/forum/images/graemlins/default/shocked.gif) I have one of these. are these the ones sold in the group buy a year or so ago? Yes I believe so.
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1192970
29/03/2011 10:01
29/03/2011 10:01
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Truffle
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Truffle
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I think there have been a couple of group buys on them. One a good while ago, and then again, like you say, about a year or so ago.
I bought mine as an one off, from him directly.
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193037
29/03/2011 12:14
29/03/2011 12:14
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patch234
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patch234
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I saw this yesterday, pretty shocking really and a extra cost for the owner for something that he thought was sorted! I see that they are also currently being sold on ebay!
I certainly won't be entertaining these guy's.
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193040
29/03/2011 12:21
29/03/2011 12:21
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Truffle
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Truffle
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Hope you give the engine bay a quick clean while you were there ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193041
29/03/2011 12:23
29/03/2011 12:23
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patch234
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patch234
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The engine bay is the least of your worries when it comes to car care! lmao
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193044
29/03/2011 12:25
29/03/2011 12:25
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Truffle
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Truffle
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Not impressed by the swirlies, chips, dings and whatnot then?
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193050
29/03/2011 12:28
29/03/2011 12:28
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patch234
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patch234
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Each to their own Truf, each to their own ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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Re: Major manifold failure
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#1193118
29/03/2011 14:08
29/03/2011 14:08
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philworsley
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philworsley
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I'm hoping this applies only to the 20v version as I think mine came from the same seller. I've only had it fitted for a couple of months and not back on the road yet ![ooo ooo](/forum/images/graemlins/default/ooo.gif)
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193134
29/03/2011 14:45
29/03/2011 14:45
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Nobby
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Nobby
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How quickly did it 'let go' Truff? i.e. has it been blowing for a while and then bang - tractor sound....
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193138
29/03/2011 14:50
29/03/2011 14:50
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Truffle
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Truffle
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It's been blowing for about 8-9 months, but had just been getting progressively more diesel like. It was a real shame as Joe fitter a nice Supersprint exhaust to the car after my back box succumbed to rust, and you just couldn't hear anything like an exhaust note. There was never a 'bang' moment becuase the last of the 'weld' was holding it in place, but when Joe undid the anchor support bolt, the last of the weld gave in an it dropped out. I cant wait to get her back. It should be like a transformed car. Engine note, and a massive improvement to turbo spool up and fuel economy ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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Re: Major manifold failure
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#1193151
29/03/2011 15:12
29/03/2011 15:12
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Pondman
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Pondman
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It should be like a transformed car. Engine note, and a massive improvement to turbo spool up and fuel economy I should say ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif)
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193166
29/03/2011 15:25
29/03/2011 15:25
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 10,729 N.E Scotland
mattB
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Club member 6
I AM a Coop
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 10,729
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I've gone back to cast original for a while now after suffering repeated weld cracking on a stainless one.
Death-rattle-tastic
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193171
29/03/2011 15:39
29/03/2011 15:39
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Truffle
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Truffle
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Argh! False alarm, i'm sitting here waiting for Joe to ring to tell me to come and pick up the car. It just did, but it was VirginMedia ![frown frown](/forum/images/graemlins/default/frown.gif)
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193186
29/03/2011 16:15
29/03/2011 16:15
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Nobby
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Nobby
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Dunno about proper warranty, but the seller replaced one I had fitted after a crack appeared.
That was about 2 years ago.
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Jimbo]
#1193194
29/03/2011 16:30
29/03/2011 16:30
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dlongstaff
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dlongstaff
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*The Mrs wouldn't let me buy one because we needed a new mattress!
Hope you getting more mileage out of it?
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193195
29/03/2011 16:33
29/03/2011 16:33
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Shifty
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Shifty
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yes she is ![tongue tongue](/forum/images/graemlins/default/tongue.gif)
Last edited by Shifty; 29/03/2011 16:34.
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Re: Major manifold failure
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#1193385
29/03/2011 21:23
29/03/2011 21:23
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 280 Matosinhos,Portugal
LuisFilipe
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Making a profit
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Posts: 280
Matosinhos,Portugal
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What was the name of the seller?
Fiat Coupe 20VT 12/97 Fiat Coupe 20VT Plus 08/00
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: LuisFilipe]
#1193417
29/03/2011 21:44
29/03/2011 21:44
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 12,296 Sandhurst
Begbie
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ex El Presidente
I AM a Coop
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Posts: 12,296
Sandhurst
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What was the name of the seller? I've already sent him a link to this thread
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193541
30/03/2011 00:26
30/03/2011 00:26
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fcck2000
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fcck2000
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Hi. Would of been nice to speak to me first but anyhow. Yours was one of the very first I had made, these manifolds I've sold for around the £220 mark, having sold over 300 I'd say a few failing is not that bad. I'd expect with your post then at least 30 10% might come on and say what a bad experience they had.. seems none so far. Please keep in mind these were sold as a "cheap" exchange for the standard manifold which costs around £600 and quite possibly would also crack in less time! with no warranty from main dealer. Over the years of selling this manifold I've replaced anyones manifold for free if it was faulty or failed, this is over and above the main dealer. Total replaced manifolds is about 5 which I'd say is quite good given the amount sold. I actually agree that the welds on YOUR manifold are poor, lets just say you had a Monday morning manifold. :-/ Just one more point which I think is very relevant, I've sold these manifolds to forum members at about £220 each, they are currently for sale by other retailers at 600 Euros!
Paul
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: charlie_croker]
#1193624
30/03/2011 09:45
30/03/2011 09:45
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AndyEssex
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AndyEssex
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Apologies for being a numpty, guys are these ok or not ok ? Ebay Clicky ![confused confused](/forum/images/graemlins/default/confused.gif)
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Re: Major manifold failure
[Re: Countrycruising]
#1193701
30/03/2011 12:14
30/03/2011 12:14
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Truffle
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Truffle
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And it could have put a nasty bump on Joes forehead ![laugh laugh](/forum/images/graemlins/default/laugh.gif)
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Re: Major manifold failure
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#1193713
30/03/2011 12:43
30/03/2011 12:43
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 6,783 In the coupe.
magooagain
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Club Member 259
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First of all a thank you to Paul for replying to the various post's about the said manifold. I feel that his point about a possible 10% could have been faulty and that he has replaced 5 units or so is a bit misleading or possibly misleading. We have to allow for the selling on of coupe's that then have faulty manifolds and then replaced by new owners.Please remember that there will be owners that think the manifold is a standard part,also owners that do not visit this forum. The failure could be much higher,we will never know as they wont all be flagged up by owners,just replaced. The whole coupe manifold situation is one we have to live and deal with one at a time.
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