180 inlet manifold

[Jay-ZS+]

In that case reckon Silkaflex is the easiest way, should with stand the engine temps that would be my only concern.

[starfire039]

I think we should find out exactly what it is to save ruining a test plenum incase a certain method of bonding doesn't work. I'm going to try and contact Mann and Hummel (who made the plenum) to find out, I know Mick tried to get in touch but had no joy, but we'll see. Their website doesn't even appear to work at the moment so not a good start!

[starfire039]

Right- got through to someone, aware it's a sunday and there wasn't the right person in, but I should be able to find out tomorrow and perhaps get somewhere.

[Ritchy]

what about that araldite bonding stuff, its pretty sticky! either that or some chewing gum

[fastmike]

Originally Posted by starfire039

Right- got through to someone, aware it's a sunday and there wasn't the right person in, but I should be able to find out tomorrow and perhaps get somewhere.

Hmmmmmm.... Steve ask if they'er prepared to deal with us direct as regards selling them .... as an organisation can we do this ?

[starfire039]

@ ritchy- Araldite doesn't bond with thermoplastics so won't work with ABS for sure, or if the plastic is GRP I doubt it would work either. Best to use the Acetone method as it chemically bonds the plastic together for a solid airtight seal.

@ fastmike- will do, although I suspect they've not had the equipment to manufacturer a KV6 plenum for a while now. If they do we would most likely have to organise a bulk order... this was something I was going to ask them. If there's a possibility I'll sort it

If there's any chance I can get hold of the actuator arms, that may help. When I find out for definate the material and can get some suitable bonding, it means that a repair of a plenum would be extremely cheap, providing they don't get cheeky with the arms, if they have any!

It would be great if we could get replacement arms, removal and refitting of the plenum is doable by anyone with a pair of hands, the ability to follow instructions and a socket set + a torx bit (of a size I can't remember, probably t20 but don't quote me!).

Regardless, if you can reseal your plenum it would mean you could maintain it and clean the oil out, and find a suitable lube for the joints to keep things sweet. If you did it every year then you'd probably have a plenum for life anyway.

[daytona365]

This sounds like it could get useful. If we could get any remade, it would be a be blessing, especially with so many V6's still on the road, in various Rover based vehicles.......

[big_wasa]

I would be up for an arm or repair kit .

[stamford]

A while ago I did try to get through to M&H with a view to obtaining the actuator arms as I have a way of getting into the rear chamber to enable a quick and easy replacement. As stated they were not forthcoming with any help. If we can get the arm then it is a way of a cheap fix until such time it wears again.

[starfire039]

Progress.

This is what it's made of: www.basf.com.br/PSMLoad.dll?id=2280&usage=501

Material code pa66 gf35. The engineer at Philips is going to assist in resealing this bad boy. I got a call back from M&H suprisingly, I have a contact that possibly worked on the plenum when it was produced. I'll see if I can get any leftovers, highly unlikely though but if you don't ask you don't get! But with the material code (that is actually printed on the plenum) a suitable method of bonding will be possible to select. If we've got replacement arms- we should be good to go!