Hi All, I'm new to this forum but have visited regularly in the past in connection with Freelander issues - all good stuff that I've seen so far - and thought it about time to join up.
I have the classic Inlet manifold problem with my 2003 model V6. I have done the VIS valves but while they were off I noticed that the butterfly push rod moves in directions it shouldn't do!
I have seen the photos of the inside of the manifold on here and on the Rover forums but as a model engineer I would love to get hold of an old scrap one to see what can be re-engineered before I take the plunge and replace my own (I can't do it to my own as I need the car so can't take it off just yet).
If anyone has an old one having had theirs replaced I would love to get hold of it - maybe if I come up with something as a result it would help the hoards of people that have the same issue with these falling apart on them.
From the photos I already have some ideas but need an actual unit in order to make the parts and tolling needed to do something with them.
Hope someone can help
Thanks to all and great to be a part of the community.
I have the classic Inlet manifold problem with my 2003 model V6. I have done the VIS valves but while they were off I noticed that the butterfly push rod moves in directions it shouldn't do!
I have seen the photos of the inside of the manifold on here and on the Rover forums but as a model engineer I would love to get hold of an old scrap one to see what can be re-engineered before I take the plunge and replace my own (I can't do it to my own as I need the car so can't take it off just yet).
If anyone has an old one having had theirs replaced I would love to get hold of it - maybe if I come up with something as a result it would help the hoards of people that have the same issue with these falling apart on them.
From the photos I already have some ideas but need an actual unit in order to make the parts and tolling needed to do something with them.
Hope someone can help
Thanks to all and great to be a part of the community.