Inlet manifold stub pipes - ’k’ series

INLET MANIFOLD STUB PIPES - ’K’ SERIES

Service repair no - 30.15.42

Should a plastic manifold stub pipe break, it can be replaced using the following procedure.

Renew

1. Remove inlet manifold assembly. See this section.
2. Position manifold on work bench, clamp manifold flange and support manifold chamber.
3. If pipe has broken off above boss face, file stub level with bose face.
4. Measure diameter of stub pipe which has broken.

5mm stub pipe (Part No. UKC 2487)

5. Use a clean 5mm drill, with a fibre washer set 13mm from tip ’A’.

6mm stub pipe (Part No. UKC 2487)

6. Use a clean 6mm drill, with a fibre washer set 13mm from tip ’A’.

Both stub pipes

7. Carefully drill hole to depth.

WARNING: Safety goggles must be worn when drilling.

8. Lightly chamfer edge of drilled hole.
9. Select replacement stub pipe, spray stub and drilled hole with Loctite activator N.

NOTE: Allow activator to fully dry and do not contaminate surfaces.

10. Lightly smear drilled hole and stub pipe with Loctite 648.
11. Fit stub pipe into plastic manifold.

NOTE: Leave manifold for one hour to allow Loctite to partially cure.

12. Un-clamp manifold from work bench and using an air line, blow out and excess Loctite from stub pipe and swarf from manifold.
13. Fit inlet manifold assembly. See this section.

NOTE: When connecting hose to repaired stub pipe, avoid twisting or excessive bending.

NOTE: The vehicle is fit for service, but full strength of joint will be achieved after approximately 10 hours.