Basically for some reason (well it's not really a mystery) the plastic injector seat on the manifold has broken up much like the shit thermostat housings do. Anyway, will this cause me issues with boost leaks because it is still well sealed around the sides of the o-rings.
Really don't want to buy another manifold!

 

bump bump bump

 

up up up...

 

Anyone have this problem before??

 

It will cause you issues. Get a replacement.

 

As above if it did not leak, it could still send bits of plastic down the inlet, not worth the risk.

 

over time it will end up 10x worse and you will end up with your manifold inside the engine just replace it.

 

I have pressure tested these inlet's in the past and they had leaks all over the place not just on the o-rings

 

Really hoped the manifold would be a saving on the project. balls!
I read somewhere that these are generally a bit leaky, what's a good alternative?
i honestly would prefer to use the same type of manfold to make the whole thing easier but i can't chance buying one off ebay in-case it's the same...

 

You can buy brand new inlets on eBay...
Think I payed £20-£30 for a new'en...

 

I'm gonna buy a new one then
What did you do about the big breather hole on the back of the inlet, it used to go to the block but that's been blanked, and even if it wasn't. That would send boost into the block wouldn't it? Making the breathers and turbo useless??

 

yeah it would,
I used the breather pipe for the map sensor for the ecu get some silicone hose and a new reducers and whey there you go mate....

 

Thanks mate, that'll be my plan then
Oh and FYI i managed to get hold of a brand new manifold for £0.99 off ebay