Blue Print has highlighted the availability of a unique manifold repair kit for the Chevrolet Matiz. 

A common problem on the 800cc Daewoo/Chevrolet Matiz is corrosion of the alloy cylinder head and distortion or warping of the plastic inlet manifold, resulting in a coolant leak between the two.

The plastic inlet manifold on this three cylinder engine includes a ‘blanking plate’, which is moulded to the end and seals against a water-way on the cylinder head. Over time the plastic deteriorates, eventually resulting in a coolant leak.

Blue Print’s inlet manifold repair kit (ADG06290) provides a long term cure to this particular problem, comprising of a high quality blanking plate and modified manifold gasket. Blue Print thus provides a high quality replacement option that is unavailable from the manufacturer. The repair kit saves time and money, removing the need for such frequent replacements of such an easy wear part.

Blue Print recommends that technicians top up the engine coolant as necessary after the repair. Run engine and re-check for coolant leak.

Details of the full range of Blue Print engine components can be found on the Blue Print LIVE! catalogue www.blue-print.com/blueprintlive.