Ultimate TD5 Exhaust Manifold Studs & Spacer Kit for Defender & Discovery 2
Ultimate TD5 exhaust manifold stud kit for Defender TD5 and Discovery 2 TD5 engines. This is our extended-stud and spacer kit built around top-quality M8 x 1.25 grade 8.8 part-threaded engineering studs, large-diameter 303 stainless spacers and copper-coated flanged all-metal prevailing-torque lock nuts. It is made for the common TD5 exhaust manifold problem where repeated heat cycles can loosen the manifold, reduce clamping and lead to warping and broken studs.
- Top-quality extended-length grade 8.8 part-threaded engineering studs, not generic threaded rod cut to length
- Plain shank through the manifold and spacer stack for a cleaner load path than fully threaded studding
- Large-diameter 303 stainless spacers for the extended-stud manifold setup
- Copper-coated flanged all-metal lock nuts selected for steel studs in a heat-cycled exhaust manifold
Also includes OEM turbo oil feed washers, turbo drain gasket, turbo-to-manifold gasket, turbo-to-downpipe gasket and the listed turbo fixing nuts.
£94.99 inc. UK VAT
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Description
What makes this the “Ultimate” kit
Our kit is built around the extended-stud and spacer setup used on TD5 exhaust manifolds to help maintain consistent clamping through repeated heat cycles. It is especially relevant for tuned Defender TD5 and Discovery 2 TD5 engines, where exhaust heat and manifold movement can put more load through the original manifold fixings.
The kit was designed around the common TD5 manifold issues, not assembled as a generic bag of studs and nuts. The stud form, spacer design and nut choice all matter because the TD5 exhaust manifold is heat-cycled hard and known for moving as it expands and contracts.
Top-quality part-threaded engineering studs
The studs supplied are extended-length M8 x 1.25 grade 8.8 part-threaded engineering studs. They are not generic fully threaded studding or threaded rod cut to length.
That matters because the engineering stud is doing more than simply filling a threaded hole. The head-side thread gives controlled engagement into the cylinder head, while the plain shank passes through the manifold and spacer stack for a cleaner load path than fully threaded rod. The limited threaded section also helps prevent over-inserting the studs into the cylinder head.
- Controlled head-side engagement reduces the risk of winding threads too deep into the cylinder head
- Plain shank through the manifold and spacer stack gives a cleaner load path than fully threaded studding
- Grade 8.8 steel gives the correct strength level for an extended TD5 manifold stud
- Cleaner, more consistent installation in a high-temperature exhaust manifold position
Copper-coated flanged locking nuts for exhaust use
The kit uses copper-coated steel flanged prevailing-torque lock nuts in M8 x 1.25, selected for exhaust manifold duty. Earlier versions of the kit used stainless Aerotight nuts; the current kit uses copper-coated steel locking nuts as the better all-round choice on steel studs in long-term heat-cycled exhaust manifold use.
- All-metal locking action suitable for high-temperature exhaust use
- Flanged face spreads load across the manifold and spacer stack
- Copper-coated steel is a more service-friendly pairing on steel studs than stainless lock nuts in long-term heat-cycled use
303 stainless spacers for the extended-stud setup
The Ultimate kit includes large-diameter precision-machined 303 stainless spacers. Their job is to support the extended-stud arrangement and help keep clamping more stable and even as the manifold expands and contracts.
These are not generic packing washers. They are part of the extended-stud setup and work with the part-threaded studs and flanged locking nuts to support the manifold fixing stack.
Full kit contents:
- 10 × extended-length M8 x 1.25 engineering studs, grade 8.8
- 10 × copper-coated flanged prevailing-torque lock nuts, M8 x 1.25
- 10 × large-diameter 303 stainless spacers
- 2 × OEM turbo oil feed banjo washers
- 1 × OEM turbo drain gasket
- 1 × OEM turbo-to-manifold gasket
- 1 × OEM turbo-to-downpipe gasket
- 3 × M10 flanged nuts for turbo to downpipe
- 3 × M8 flanged nuts for turbo to manifold
Additional information
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 20 × 10 cm |
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| Section | Use it for |
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| Land Rover kits | Service kits, timing belt kits, swivel kits, wheel bearing kits and other multi-part repair packages. |
| TD5 performance upgrades | EGR bypass parts, exhaust manifold hardware, silicone hose components and other TD5 upgrades. |
| Defender TD5 engine parts | Defender TD5 sealing, fuel, cooling, exhaust and engine repair parts. |
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Returns
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Fitting, attempted fitting, contamination, damage, missing packaging or excessive handling can substantially reduce the value of the goods and may result in a corresponding reduction to your refund.
Fitting, attempted fitting, contamination, damage, missing packaging or excessive handling can substantially reduce the value of the goods and may result in a corresponding reduction to your refund.
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