Biggy Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 That's what I'm thinking, there is going to be around 50mm space so will take a look for one I got one that was quite slim of ebay.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digs Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I got one that was quite slim of ebay.. Thanks will take a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digs Posted March 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Not sure if this link works as mobile but thinking this as the spacer http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=130851571732&siteId=3&isClassified=false Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Just saw this topic Digs. Can't imagine why you having problems with the actuator hitting the pipes. The preface 3SFE has very similar pipes, but I had no problems there. A closer pic of the turbo in place will help and I'll do the same for you tomorrow. But if all fails, then the above flange/spacer will help with longer bolts and an extra gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digs Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) Cool, that would help. Tried three different turbos (as kept buying them!) and all had same issue. Thinking maybe manifold is a bit different maybe... Photo would be really useful My car is actually in Southampton and I am back in Cardiff (nowhere to do the build here so using my friends drive). Only photo I have of dry fit, this was using olives as spacers. Where it hits, it's not the smaller pipe on the actuator that's an issue as can be cut back. Oh, and yes the coolant lines are in a stupid position! EDIT I don't think I have an st185 manifold....just had a moment of obviousness/stupidness, the outlet is not twin ! Which is prob why does not clear or angle correctly!!! Can you/anyone confirm? Then will ask the breakers (Have the st165 maybe?) Edited March 19, 2013 by digs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adex Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) It looks like you have an ST165 manifold, yes. The branches will be round too, whereas your ports are oval. Not ideal. Edited March 19, 2013 by Adex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digs Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) Yeah will source the right bit ! Happy that found that out before going further And something else I have learnt which is always good rather look dumb and work it out than not learn Also had fun trying to solve the issue Edited March 19, 2013 by digs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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