Tyty
Member Since: 18 Aug 2022
Location: South West
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Hi,
Has anyone ever tried aluminium intake manifolds for the 3L?
Found some on the bay of e. (not sure if i can post the link?)
I've got the restricted performance error, looking deeper there is a split in the left intake manifold. Thinking of ordering these as a long term fix.
They seem to be slightly different design to the original crappy plastic ones as there are extra bolts on the top of the aluminium ones like they are made in two halfs.
Might bite the bullet and get some as OEM plastic ones seem to be in very short supply at the moment.
Will keep this thread updated.
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 16th Oct 2023 12:42 pm |
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Tyty
Member Since: 18 Aug 2022
Location: South West
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Here is the link, please delete if not allowed.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/135038345819
Last edited by Tyty on 17th Jun 2024 9:11 am. Edited 2 times in total
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| 16th Oct 2023 12:43 pm |
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NC500
Member Since: 18 Sep 2017
Location: On the NC500
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Very interesting - particularly as I’m about to swap mine out. However, there is no mention of who makes them, so I will contact the seller for more info
Last edited by NC500 on 7th Nov 2023 11:57 am. Edited 1 time in total
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| 17th Oct 2023 7:13 am |
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Carl and Petra
Member Since: 13 Feb 2015
Location: Hautes Pyrenees
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I am about to do mine. I have not got them yet and thought this was interesting…….but at that price i will not bother. Mine have lasted eight years and over 330k miles so i see those as a waste of money.
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| 17th Oct 2023 7:19 am |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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Just seen this on FB
Inlet manifolds… who is waiting for one? I made one phone call and have purchased a genuine LR manifold for £287 delivered.
They have 10 left hand and 10 right hand units on the shelf in stock.
Not exactly sure why everyone is struggling to get one…?!?
Not sure if I’m allowed to say where to buy it as I dont want to turn this into a sales post.
Maltings 4x4
LEFT HAND
https://maltings4x4store.co.uk/genuine-3.0...-lr179200/
RIGHT HAND
https://maltings4x4store.co.uk/land-rover/...-lr179201/
The original part number of LR029145 has been superseded with LR179200, I have also confirmed this with JLR.
They also do the washers and breather pipe LR013531. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer  ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 17th Oct 2023 7:44 am |
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Tyty
Member Since: 18 Aug 2022
Location: South West
Posts: 81
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I understand that oem ones last x number of years, but in my mind intake manifolds shouldn't be a consumable part on any engine waiting to break.
I've convinced myself that I am going to dip into my disco rainy day fund and try these metal ones out.
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| 17th Oct 2023 12:32 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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£173 a side inc. post direct from Ali express
Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! ￡141.80 | Aluminum engine valve cover for Land Rover Discovery 4 3.0 and Range Rover Sport 3.0 intake manifold LR105956 LR105957
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0GoGYi
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| 17th Oct 2023 4:12 pm |
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Sylvester19
Member Since: 17 Jul 2020
Location: Central Scotland
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Maybe someone should give LR Time a nudge to review the aluminium ones!
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| 17th Oct 2023 11:50 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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Too expensive for him to review!
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| 18th Oct 2023 7:19 am |
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Tyty
Member Since: 18 Aug 2022
Location: South West
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Good spot Pete,
I think I would prefer the protection of ordering through eBay rather than aliexpress, as i'd imagine they would care abit more of their reputation, plus paying through paypal gives an extra layer too.
I'd also like to see LR time review these but they like to keep everything OEM and not use aftermarket parts.
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| 18th Oct 2023 12:52 pm |
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Maddpuk
Member Since: 25 Aug 2023
Location: Barnard Castle
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Unless I’m misreading, the eBay Aluminium price is on a par with OEM if doing both sides, but not if just one? Maybe not advisable to mix?
As for Aliexpress, just remember there may be duty & Vat to be added on import - I’ve previously brought in parts from Japan and Parcelforce kindly add a fee for collecting the fees that are due. 2014 Discovery 4 HSE
2013 Insignia Sports Tourer BiTurbo 4x4 SRi
2004 S2000
Honda FourTrax TRX300
- Paul
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| 18th Oct 2023 4:22 pm |
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Tyty
Member Since: 18 Aug 2022
Location: South West
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Yeah not a fan of hidden fees, sketchy website, long shipping times etc
Was planning on doing both at the same time anyway as 1 has already cracked, i'd imagine that the otherside probably isn't far behind. Hoping to lift the body up 100mm just to give extra finger room to make the job a little easier as heard it is a pain if you have stuck injectors.
I've got my heart set on the ebay ones so will be ordering and will write a review once I recieve them 
Currently chatting to the seller and seeing if he can do some discount.
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| 19th Oct 2023 10:05 am |
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Carl and Petra
Member Since: 13 Feb 2015
Location: Hautes Pyrenees
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Tyty. I am watching this with interest as i have not yet ordered mine so am i trigued abou5 all that are out there. Keep us updated.
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| 19th Oct 2023 10:12 am |
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NC500
Member Since: 18 Sep 2017
Location: On the NC500
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Tyty wrote:Yeah not a fan of hidden fees, sketchy website, long shipping times etc
Was planning on doing both at the same time anyway as 1 has already cracked, i'd imagine that the otherside probably isn't far behind. Hoping to lift the body up 100mm just to give extra finger room to make the job a little easier as heard it is a pain if you have stuck injectors.
I've got my heart set on the ebay ones so will be ordering and will write a review once I recieve them
Currently chatting to the seller and seeing if he can do some discount.
Me too!!
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| 20th Oct 2023 7:00 am |
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NC500
Member Since: 18 Sep 2017
Location: On the NC500
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I can’t tell if they are cast or printed…
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| 20th Oct 2023 7:01 am |
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