L30 SCT
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let me no how you get them off cos i am away to do it once my car pases its mot to put my new inlet on
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Robin
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you DO NOT need to remove the header tank or battery 
its just a bit fiddly, but when you get the hang of it, you'll have no trouble
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Robin
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the pipes you've hiughlighted are the ones you need to get off, they will be tight, but just lever them off with a screwdriver
leave the one which is screwed in, unless you really need to get it off
make sure you have undone the jubilee clip enough, if you havent, this will stop you getting it off.
just stick at it, you'll get there soonish
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AuroraSport
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
you DO NOT need to remove the header tank or battery
its just a bit fiddly, but when you get the hang of it, you'll have no trouble
oh okay im just remembering the good ol' book of haynes
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Robin
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haynes 34 steps to do a 2 step job
ive never had the header tank off mine, had the manifold off countless times though
and the head came off without the header tank getting in the way
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IlfordCorsa16V
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im still having trouble, following Rob's guidelines. where is the jubilee clip?
if i still cant do it, im going to phone up for a mobile machanic
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by IlfordCorsa16V
the thin extension straw you add onto the nozzle got sprayed straight in the air pipe. (started to panic)
So i sat back in the car and pushed the throttle on/off giving it short bursts in the revs
[Edited on 28-04-2006 by IlfordCorsa16V]
Sorry to rub it in I.C. (especially if this has already been mentioned), but you couldn't have panicked very well.
You did the last thing you should have done.
Don't EVER do this again.
If any foreign object gets caught in any part of the inlet tract, switch the engine off immediately, and investigate carefully as necessary.
If it was something smaller but metalic, it may well have ended up causing engine damage.
Always make sure the straw is firmly seated before applying easy-start or carb cleaner etc.
Not having a go, just wanted to make sure you understood how serious this kind of thing can be.
Hope you get it sorted. 
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IlfordCorsa16V
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is this the jubilee clip i have to take off?
http://img454.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jubileeclip2dj.jpg
If it is, how do i take it off?? i have tried all sorts; screwdriver with lots of force.
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by IlfordCorsa16V
is this the jubilee clip i have to take off?
http://img454.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jubileeclip2dj.jpg
If it is, how do i take it off?? i have tried all sorts; screwdriver with lots of force.
They're not Jubilee clips, they're spring hose clips.
You will need a pair of spring hose clip pliers to get these off.
You might be able to do it with a good pair of pliers though, provided the jaws are wide enough.
It would help if they were extendable/adjustable too.
[Edited on 01-05-2006 by SVM 286]
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IlfordCorsa16V
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So where are the jubilee clips suppose to be?? (rob said to loosen them and it should be straight forward from there)
so if i take these spring hose clips off, would it be easy to put back in? are these clips, whats holding the manifold from coming off?
SVM, thanks for the advice, no offence taken.
[Edited on 01-05-2006 by IlfordCorsa16V]
[Edited on 01-05-2006 by IlfordCorsa16V]
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Robin
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aaaahhh... sorry, i assumed you'd have jubilee clip like me, but i must have changed it
that should be the last thing keeping it on
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IlfordCorsa16V
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OK, when i have the time, im going to go break these hose clips and buy some Jubilee Clips and attach it back together, once i finally get this damn straw out the engine lol
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IlfordCorsa16V
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Finalyy got it sorted, Im a Happy Chappy lol.
For all the guys/Ladies that gave advice and help..... Much Appreciated.
My advice when cleaning the car with Car Cleaner is;
Take the Manifold off and clean the butterfly with loads of carb cleaner and get a towel/sponge and give it a good clean. My butterfly had about a 1cm of gunk stuck to it on both sides.
To clean the inner side of it, get a mate to keep his foot on the throttle while the car is off and clean both sides of the butterfly.
all in all, it would take about 20-30mins tops to complate the whole process of cleaning and asembling.
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