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#1
These work well and are good value.  However the gaskets are rubbish use OEM head to manifold and OEM crush rings for manifold to cat.

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#2
Yes its a fairly standard swap out. Theres a few brands on the market all pretty similar. Ive had a 'gravity' one fitted for a few years now and had no problems.
#3
Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting / Manifolds
Last post by Vauxy - Today at 10:07
Quick question, be kind I'm a newbie. I had a facelift MR2 that I unfortunately had to break after 9 months ownership due to severe rust. Just picked up a pfl and was wondering if I can swap out the manifolds to get rid of these precats? Car has done 110k miles precats still in as far as I'm aware.
#4
General / Re: 2004 roadster engine smoki...
Last post by Carolyn - Today at 09:13
Quote from: Pete McCue on Today at 09:10I read about the piston ring issues on these engines but I thought they'd sorted it by 2004 no?
Do the rings just get gummed up? If so, is there not anything that can be poured in the bores to dissolve said gum and free the rings? Like we used to do years ago with Reddex!  :))

Yes the oil control rings get gummed up if oil is not changed regularly.

Nothing was sorted until the very last few cars, as the piston revision really didn't work. 

No amount of lotions and potions will free them up, I'm afraid, the pistons have to come out to be properly cleaned.
#5
General / Re: 2004 roadster engine smoki...
Last post by Pete McCue - Today at 09:10
I read about the piston ring issues on these engines but I thought they'd sorted it by 2004 no?
Do the rings just get gummed up? If so, is there not anything that can be poured in the bores to dissolve said gum and free the rings? Like we used to do years ago with Reddex!  :))
#6
Quote from: Alex Knight on February 14, 2025, 16:12On listening again, it sounds like something is rattling, but I don't think it's your tensioner.

Honestly from another post somebody kindly pointed out a disconnected hose and since i plugged that back in it seems to be gone entirely! Car is currently sat at an airport carpark so hopefully no surprises when I'm back...
#7
General / Re: 2004 roadster engine smoki...
Last post by Gaz mr-s - Yesterday at 13:15
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#8
General / Re: 2004 roadster engine smoki...
Last post by Carolyn - Yesterday at 12:32
A decent rebuild will cost around £400 in parts and £1,000 on labour.  There are plenty of people who can do the job.  If you can take the engine out your self (and put it back in) you'll save around £500.

I used to do these quite regularly but I'm no longer up for the hard physical work of removal and installation.  Like many others, I'd consider the job engine delivered to me.

I think you could get a decent used one from our breaker (J-Spec) but you won't save much money as the cost of the engine will be similar to the cost of a rebuild.

The issue is not that common but not rare either.
#9
General / 2004 roadster engine smoking
Last post by Tom1 - Yesterday at 12:16
Hi all.
I'd appreciate some guidance on an issue with my 2004 roadster.
It has been sat a good while and when it went for its MOT it wouldn't pass emissions.
I've used it a bit to try and clear it out but the engine is smoking excessively.
I've been advised it's a piston ring that is stuck and also there is a rattle when warm.
Is there anyone that can rebuild these engines?
Don't really want to buy a second hand engine that could have the same issue, or is this a rare problem?
Any advice greatly appreciated!
#10
General / Re: Hood Change
Last post by Pete McCue - Yesterday at 07:02
Quote from: shnazzle on Yesterday at 00:24Was going to say... I think I paid 230 for one with a small rip in the usual place (end of seam by drain pocket).
If yours is in good nick it's likely going to fetch 250-300.
Personally I wouldn't bother...

Yes, I don't think I will until I need to. Thanks everyone.