Couple of questions...

[Whatmot]

just a couple of questions, wonder if anyone can help...

1) im about to overhaul my brakes. ive got some new SS brake lines and some front pads but i also need to 'overhaul' my rear cylindors. does anyone know if you can buy cylindor seals just by themselves or whether ill have to buy new cylindors all together??

2) i think ive got a cracked exhaust manifold on my '98 tdi and have found a replacement but its off an earlier td. anyone know whether the exhaust manifolds on the diesels were the same throughout the cars history??

any help appreciated, tom

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

the last time i replaced cylinders, i used brand new QH parts and the pair only cost me (trade) about £22 (ish) so it may be worth just buying new cylinders.

 

[rustic]

In my experience, it's not worth using replacement seals, especially if they are leaking, the bores are usually badly corroded and will damage the new seals. You still end up replacing the cylinders anyway.
Best regards, Rustic

 

[Daz__]

AS ABOVE!!!!

I decided that seal kits were the way to go on my last landy's front callipers, 1st brought some pattern parts, after stripping down the callipers i found they didnt fit! Then brought some land rover ones, fitted these and they leaked within the month!!! THEN brought some refurbished callipers.

Waste of time and money. False economy

Daz

 

[elty001]

brakes and exhaust

ive not long replaced the cylinders on mine at a cost of £45 for both the rears.ive got a manifold off a 1997 2.7tdi t2.as far as i know its ok with no cracks if you need it make me an offer.

 

[iandouglas]

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hi whotmot.
there has been a lot of tips on here about bleeding the brakes.
the main one was only press the brake pedal HALF WAY instead of all the way to the floor when bleeding the brakes.
this is because the bore gets worn and damages seal if pedal travels to far.
rgds.iandouglas

 

[Whatmot]

thanks for the comments guys, new cylindors it is then...

elty you have a pm on the way

 

[Whatmot]

well thats my wheel cylindors ordered.

i tried getting a exhaust manifold to turbo gasket but the motor factors said thats a main dealer job only, bugger!! any guesses on how much there oing to rip me off...