by spitsnrovers » Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:30 am
Thanks for the positive replies, guys. I didn't see any names on it when I had it apart, but then wasn't looking at that time. Will try to check again - without taking it off AGAIN. I've replaced the gasket 3 times - requires removing 2 bolts for the exhaust downpipe, 10 bolts and nuts for the manifold, then 4 more for the brake housing!
You are right, this thing is fantastic! In the hills around here in CR, I rarely touch the brakes so they should last a long time. Just as long as the diff/driveshaft/clutch, etc don't give out first.
The butterfly valve doesn't quite close completely so the engine won't die during idle with the brake on (ie foot off gas and clutch pedals), but it sure slows it down.
I get 10 - 12 Litres/100km (sorry guys you'll have to work that out into Imp and US gals and miles), which I think is pretty good. I'm not sure if the engine brake contributes to this figure.