RE: 5000 vs 200 TQ Avant

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <BBF46448A508D2118CCA00805F156E93019496CD@xch-cpc-01.rdyne.bna.boeing.com> "Lewis, Gary M" writes:

> The 2-piece mainfold was not factory installed on any turbo (that I know
> of).  While I was looking for a 2-piece for the 88 5kcstq, I looked at an 89
> tq, a 90 tq, and a 91 200t (non-q).  None of them had the 2-piece manifold.
> I figured that if the 91 200t (non-q) didn't have it, it was never factory
> installed in the states.  Some of the cars DO have them.  I believe these
> are warranty returns or owner replacements (like mine).

Fascinating, isn't it?  Ex-factory, they all seem to have a one-piece
manifold that isn't listed on the spares microfiche.  Threw me, a few
weeks back.

The 'two part', BTW, is mis-named - it's actually about eight parts.

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