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[2LV8ETR]

Step 20: Exhaust Manifold.

1: As I'm using the 3L head, my exhaust manifold gasket is different from the 2L head, so I have to use the old one. In the image below, you'll see the difference. I can relocate the studs, but meh.
Anyhoo, place the gasket onto the studs.

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2: Place the exhaust manifold onto the studs and tighten the nuts and bolts.

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3: Shown in the image below are the oil return and feed parts.

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4: Slip the return hose between the turbo and the block, then clamp.
Place the banjo bolt onto the feed line with a copper washer on each side of the conntector. Again, don't be stingy and buy new copper washers.

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5: Fit the brace and tighten the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.

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[2LV8ETR]

Step 21: Vacuum Pump Return.

1: Locate and fit the vacuum pump oil return spigot. I may sound like a broken record here, but buy a new copper washer!

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[2LV8ETR]

Step 22: Oil Pressure Sender.

1: Using threadseal or PTFE tape, fit and tighten the oil pressure sender unit.

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[2LV8ETR]

Whoohoo!!!!

Now it's time to install the engine.

The thread is open for comment and SERIOUS questions. Yes Mike, I have taken away your fun.

[NA_Goodness]

Allen, hats off to you mate! A lot of work went into this thread, and is a great source of info for anyone! Will reread a few times

[V8EATER]

Ive got a SERIOUS question. Were does the rag go in the picture below?

[Socrates]

pretty sure block both intake side holes for good measure.

[NA_Goodness]

I think it's a joke Socs, cos Allen forgot to remove a rag from the turbo which caused a flat spot. Brett of all people will know where a rag would go to prevent something falling into the turbo

[V8EATER]

lol you got it one Rhys.

[Socrates]

i saw SERIOUS in capitals and didn't think of the rag stuff up damn. haha