Manifold coolant pipe??

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Rusty260
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Manifold coolant pipe??

Post by Rusty260 » Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:02 pm

Finally reassembling my L26 to go back in the car after a clean up and paint

Does anybody have any idea why coolant water is run thru the intake manifolds?

On the three engines I have i notice that the steel pipe between the manifolds is rusted thru, the water to them has been disconnected

Is there any point in me trying to track down some 10mm o/d pipe to replaced this rusted pipe and connect it back up again?
1974 260Z Coupe in pieces
1976 260Z Coupe

kiwi303
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Post by kiwi303 » Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:20 pm

I believe it is to keep things warm and avoid the fuel/air mix separating out and condensing on the manifold walls. Unless you're skidding around in ice and snow I don't think it makes much difference whether you have it connected or not in NZs climate.

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wittsend
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Post by wittsend » Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:17 am

My L28 has an old S30 carb manifold on it, and i haven't bothered to hook up the water. I think it just helps vapourise the A/F better in cold conditions, and make it run a bit better when its cold. As for me I just warm up my Z before I take it out so its not a problem for me. Also the exhaust headers are directly below the intake manifold on the L engine, so they tend to keep it warm newayz (more so than I'd like I think :) )
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Rusty260
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Post by Rusty260 » Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:50 pm

Thanks guys

I have taken the pipes out while the manifold was off, one less thing to have too repair!!

looking like I might actually get the car on the road this year
1974 260Z Coupe in pieces
1976 260Z Coupe

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Post by BRONZEE » Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:17 am

We'll look forward to seeing the 260 back on the road, as when we saw you last time it was in your ute at the Car Colors night. :wink:
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Post by Rusty260 » Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:43 pm

Yes, mortgages and babies have slowed things down, have almost given up on having a social life at the moment

Still driving the 4wd the ute

Don't like to admit but actually never driven a 240/260Z!!

This could be the year
1974 260Z Coupe in pieces
1976 260Z Coupe

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Post by BRONZEE » Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:39 am

Rusty260 wrote:Yes, mortgages and babies have slowed things down, have almost given up on having a social life at the moment

Still driving the 4wd the ute

Don't like to admit but actually never driven a 240/260Z!!

This could be the year
You'll get there. We'll cross fingers and toes for you. 8)
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Post by BRONZEE » Sun Mar 08, 2009 11:40 am

Rusty260 wrote:Don't like to admit but actually never driven a 240/260Z!!

This could be the year
You'll get there. We'll cross fingers and toes for you, will be great to see another one back on the road. 8)
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