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“In this phase, you will join the exhaust manifolds to the engine cylinder head and fit the exhaust front pipe.”
Contents
Parts
- 07A – Engine Cylinder Head
- 07B – Front Exhaust Manifold
- 07C – Rear Exhaust Manifold
- 07D – Exhaust Front Pipe
- 07E – Exhaust Front Pipe Connector Seal
- 4 x DM Screws (+2 extra)
Materials: The Engine Cylinder Head is metal, but the rest of the parts are plastic.
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Build
The Engine Cylinder Head
Step 01
Slide the tabs of the Front Exhaust Manifold into these slots of the Engine Cylinder Head:
Then, secure the manifold to the Engine Cylinder Head with two (2) DM screws:
This is your friendly reminder to try using 3-in-One Oil on all screws going into metal:
Step 02
Repeat this step with the Rear Exhaust Manifold, securing it as shown with two (2) DM screws:
Step 03
Slide the Exhaust Front Pipe Connector Seals over the ends of the exhaust manifolds.
The pegs on the ends of the manifolds have keyed posts:
These match the keyholes in the Exhaust Front Pipe Connector Seals:
Be sure to slide them on with the narrow raised end towards the pipes:
Step 04
Press the Exhaust Front Pipe onto the protruding pegs of the manifolds as shown, trapping the seals in between:
Thoughts
We are one step closer to completing this car’s fantastic little engine! Keep this assembly nearby as we will need it again in the next phase.
Next Up
Phase 08 – Engine: Intake Manifold, Heat Shield, Air Intake Tube, Compressor Intake