richardch
Member Since: 27 Dec 2005
Location: Zurich
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| 3.0 SD/TDV6 Inlet Manifold Aftermarket Vs OEM |
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hello all,
There seems to be a considerable price difference is it ok to go with aftermarket, they are both still plastic!
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 17th Aug 2023 11:19 am |
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eddyoz
Member Since: 01 Oct 2013
Location: Mandurah.WA
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Maybe worth a punt,original type [url]https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32981802421.html or aluminium [/url]https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005292524646.html
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| 18th Aug 2023 3:52 am |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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Metal one is interesting !
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| 18th Aug 2023 4:20 am |
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loanrangie
Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne
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I wonder what the quality is like ?
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| 18th Aug 2023 7:01 am |
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richardch
Member Since: 27 Dec 2005
Location: Zurich
Posts: 458
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Metal might make more sense, The BritPart plastic one is 1/3 cost of OEM
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| 18th Aug 2023 7:01 am |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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I think you need to yes this for us. 
Metal on one side
LR genuine on other side.
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| 18th Aug 2023 7:03 am |
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richardch
Member Since: 27 Dec 2005
Location: Zurich
Posts: 458
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I am kicking myself for not getting this done when I did the Cambelts last year, somehow something I never read about as being a major fault
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| 18th Aug 2023 7:06 am |
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darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: In A World of My Own!
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I had to try a non genuine one as the genuine ones were out of stock when I needed a right and side one just before Christmas- the one I received looked well made however when I transferred the oil filler onto it I realised that it was loose and wasn’t fitting properly- I took it back to the supplier and tried another which had the same problem.
Fortunately I was able to eventually find a genuine one and fitted that, which was spot on, but could only get the RH side.
Annoying that a few months later the LH side went too so I have also fitted genuine to that side. For reference the inlet for Jaguar engines has a different part number but is the same price Must stop buying shiny toys....
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| 18th Aug 2023 8:34 am |
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loanrangie
Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne
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richardch wrote:I am kicking myself for not getting this done when I did the Cambelts last year, somehow something I never read about as being a major fault
You dont touch the covers when doing the belt change so its not like it would have saved you any money.
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| 18th Aug 2023 8:37 am |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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Quote:You dont touch the covers when doing the belt change so its not like it would have saved you any money
Not strictly true, but the cover doesn't need fully removed to access the manifolds
Having the belts done at the same time is easier though, and saves a little on the costs 
WRT to non-genuine covers, I've never fitted one, but heard that they are prone to leaking oil.
Not sure if using an OEM/Genuine gasket would solve that, but:
Genuine manifolds are on back order for the next3-4 months, according to our dealership. Both Jaguar + Land Rover numbers.
I've even tried our PSA dealerships to be told "Long term" back order with no ETA for stock 
So, if your desperate, I expect it'll need to be an aftermarket part, with the view that you'll probably have to replace it again at some point... My D3 Build Thread
TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread
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| 18th Aug 2023 9:23 am |
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sarumlight
Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
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Is 3D printing an option? By the time you do the work to replace it twice it’s become a very expensive part.
I’m not sure I understand why there are so many supply chain shortages at the moment but it seems like a fantastic opportunity for anyone able to flexible manufacturing.
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| 18th Aug 2023 10:19 am |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Let’s face it, genuine parts manifold hasn't got a great track record, so using pattern aftermarket parts might be no worse.
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| 18th Aug 2023 1:26 pm |
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richardch
Member Since: 27 Dec 2005
Location: Zurich
Posts: 458
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thanks all, the alloy one is a no-brainer, I am guessing like all other sensible engine manufacturers but can't wait for that either. Disco Mikey does the OEM gasket have a part number pls?
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| 18th Aug 2023 1:55 pm |
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richardch
Member Since: 27 Dec 2005
Location: Zurich
Posts: 458
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the aftermarket part and gasket arrived this morning, they look well manufactured and robust, lets see
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| 23rd Aug 2023 9:21 am |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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Richard - Would you please post a photograph of the replacement manifold & keep us updated as to how things go.
TIA
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| 23rd Aug 2023 9:29 am |
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