Rob D. Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Hi, 3 part question for you all. 1) I want to remove the inlet manifold from the head to access the dry sump filter head as I need to fabricate a new bracket, but the top two cap head screws are obscured by a cast rail (looks removable - but I will then need more gaskets) that prevents me from getting an Allen socket in with decent engagement. - I wanted to remove the whole assembly in one go as it's functioning well and in good order. Anyone got any advice or hacks please ? 2) Anyone know the part number, sell them or know where to buy the gasket I need Swan neck to cyl head ?3) Anyone know the part number for the IACV foam filter ? Many thanks for any help.Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted January 27, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted January 27, 2020 It's some years since I had KV6 throttle bodies, but going from memory ...The IACV rail across the top is sealed to the main inlet manifold using a rubber o-ring on each inlet, held in place with an M6 screw. It's easy enough to replace and o-rings are readily available (eBay etc).The inlet manifold is sealed to the head using the paper version of the vhpd/vvc inlet gasket, don't use the green silicone version.Make sure you have the supports in place that run from the block to the manifold/throttle bodies, the manifolds are known to crack without the added support and are no longer available.Hopefully someone else will confirm my memory still works fine!Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Be careful to get the right paper gasket as there are 3 different types, if you have difficulty in sourcing I stock a gasket that I have specifically designed for throttle bodies.I have butchered an Allen key to allow access to the obscured setscrews.Once the manifold is off, a little material can be removed from the underside of the rail to allow easier access to the obscured setscrews.by undoing the 4 setscrews that secure the rail by a few turns you may be able to manoeuvre the rail up a little to allow unhindered access to the obscured setscrews. Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob D. Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Thanks very much - that's exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for. I will send you an e-mail about the gasket. Any thoughts on the foam filter for the Idle control valve - or just make one ? Thank you. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob D. Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Hi Stu, Thanks for the fast and accurate feedback - I'm going to combine yours and DA's advice. Looks like I also need to figure out a support for them, do you know if anyone has any photo's of successful support brackets ? - Also - Whilst you're there...... I sent in a photo of my SLR last year for the register along with it's number and it's not yet appeared on the www site. Is the web version not being maintained any longer ? - I see you might have switched or duplicated to instagram. Thank you. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted January 27, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted January 27, 2020 Hi Rob,The original brackets are made from steel tubes with flattened ends bent to appropriate angles and drilled. They support the throttle bodies by attaching to the underside of the throttle bodies and threaded drillings in the side of the block just above the bearing ladder. I'm pretty sure "Tom B" has the correct brackets on his, he might be able to sort you with some photos.Regarding the register, I've got details on quite a lot of cars that need updating to the site but I've been having some difficulties with the ISP, it's a job in progress!Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I’ve made this drawing of mine, this is the rearward support. I haven’t one off the front end of the manifold. The original item is solid bar, with welded eyes on at the correct angles. Although I’ve not made one as I’ve an original support, I’m pretty confident you could make one from some hollow square section Ali bar from B&Q . If you squashed or folded on end flat in a big vice, you could then bend the end to the right angle and drill a hole to mount onto the block. The n you could drill a hole at th opposite end to fit to the manifold. Blatmail me your email address and I’ll send you the full sized version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Might be able to use a turnbuckle with a pair of spherical joints - adjustable and would look a whole lot better too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Jones Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Have a look at the Caterham parts website in the clearance section they have a R300/400 plenum stay at £22 is this what your looking for?you can ask a question on the website as well to confirm suitability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 R300/400 didn’t have the SLR TB, so I’m not sure you should expect it to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob D. Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Tom - Thank you Sir. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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