i started my conversion today.. already run into a problem.

the vlt exhaust manifold doesnt want to sit on the head (the studs wont all fit). the studs for the middle cylinders (3,4) clash.

when i put the gasket on the head = its perfect
when i put the gasket on the manifold = its out of whack...

how can the manifold be wrong? its a vlt manifold too. its only a few mm off..

what should i do?

ill get a pic up 2moro

quite normal man

with a bit of wiggling and jiggling it will fit.

u might need to give it a slight tap with a small hammer , being carefull not to drag the manifold over the thread and flatten the thread.

relieve the manifold holes with a file

i was thinking of taking it and getting the holes drilled out a big larger..

duz - u have a genius brain lol might go buy a new rat file tomrow

any special type i should look for?

just one thats round and sharp lol

Check that the manifold is not warped too...

:( i didnt think thats possible lol

how can i tell?

put a straight edge along the flange

yeah the flange is all straight.. still filing lol
i gave up yesterday n havent tried today.. 4 of the holes :(