182 Inlet Manifold Gasket - Sealant?

[STRBramley]

Does the inlet manifold gasket require any type of sealant or can it go straight on?
I'm replacing mine at the weekend when I change the spark plugs but I can't seem to find any information specific to the Clio.

Cheers

 

[nash.98]

The inlet manifold will have a gasket on it. Ne careful to make sure ot seal properly or youll have issues. There will also be a rubber gasket at the back of the manifold that seals to the breather plate

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[STRBramley]

The inlet manifold will have a gasket on it. Ne careful to make sure ot seal properly or youll have issues. There will also be a rubber gasket at the back of the manifold that seals to the breather plate

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Thanks for the reply. I’ve ordered a replacement gasket as it seems a little used, I was just wondering if it also needed and kind of sealant applying?

 

[Mbeau]

Thanks for the reply. I’ve ordered a replacement gasket as it seems a little used, I was just wondering if it also needed and kind of sealant applying?

Don't put sealant anywhere near it!!! Just the correct gasket is all you need 👍

 

[nash.98]

Dont put any sealant on it. Just the gasket will do fine

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[STRBramley]

Don't put sealant anywhere near it!!! Just the correct gasket is all you need [emoji106]

Dont put any sealant on it. Just the gasket will do fine

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Thanks both [emoji106]
Can always rely on ClioSport for advice.

 

[MonkeyKnifeFight]

Be careful not to over tighten the bolts holding the manifold in place.

 

[Daniel]

Be careful not to over tighten the bolts holding the manifold in place.

The last two Clio’s I‘ve bought, some absolute pellet has done this and rammed some wanky random bolt in there ruining the threads. It’s infuriating. It’s the simplest of tasks to remove and refit one of these bolts but the ham fisted “diy mechanics” can’t seem to grasp it.

 

[STRBramley]

The last two Clio’s I‘ve bought, some absolute pellet has done this and rammed some wanky random bolt in there ruining the threads. It’s infuriating. It’s the simplest of tasks to remove and refit one of these bolts but the ham fisted “diy mechanics” can’t seem to grasp it.

Haha hopefully I don’t make that mistake. I’m following the below guide which suggests 11nm for the plenum bolts. Does that sound about right?

https://cliosport.net/threads/clio-172-182-spark-plug-change-a-helpful-picture-guide.587428/

 

[Daniel]

Haha hopefully I don’t make that mistake. I’m following the below guide which suggests 11nm for the plenum bolts. Does that sound about right?

https://cliosport.net/threads/clio-172-182-spark-plug-change-a-helpful-picture-guide.587428/

No idea mate, I just do them up finger tight then 1/2 a turn with a ratchet.

If you start the car up and it idles at 4,000 rpm, you’ve got a leak!

And don’t forget to make sure you don’t crush the plug leads. That’s another favourite.