[urq] 2 pc manifolds

[Michael Dewar - Sun Scotland]

But the inlet manifold on the 20vt is on the other side of the block
meaning less weight to support. Coincidence ?


>
> 20vt is a good place to look for more here.  I haven't seen a cracked 20vt
> manifold, nor one that ripped the #1 or #5 stud.  They use the same motor
> mount as the 10v I5, and a support bracket to the motor.  turbo and WG hang
> dead center (more even heat), with support bracket.  er, 1 pc manifold too.
>
> HTH
>
> SJ
> JH writes
> Just a thought...
> If the manifold cracking is mostly due to inconsistent spread of heat across
> the manifold causing inconsistent expansion, won't adding support brackets
> create cold spot and make this worse?
> Surely the metal bracket will conduct heat out of the manifold at the
> point(s) where it is attached??
>
> Jim.
>