Does this need to be returned? Or is there enough surface area for a good seal? Thanks.

 

looks fine to me.

 

if you aren't in a hurry i'd send it back..

 

I'm not in a hurry. Do you think it won't seal properly?

 

To me that doesn't matter.

My guess is it would but it's only a guess.

 

Who would be responsible for shipping costs anyway?

 

Contact the seller.

Is that a BEGi Mani?

 

it wouldn't bother me, but BEGi should be responsible if you decide you want to exchange it.

 

It is a BEGI manifold.

 

i had a fitment issue with my Intercooler from them. they sent out a replacement before i sent back the one that didn't fit. it helps a lot with the time loss of getting a part with issues. I would call them Monday morning and work it out. They have been very good about support so far.

 

i absolutely wouldn't bother.

 

If he is not in a hurry why not? If the mani has casting issues there, maybe it has other casting issues not so obvious.

 

The manifold will seal just fine. There is plenty of space around the stud hole to make a seal.

If you want to exchange it, that is no problem. I can send a call tag for it.
Stephanie

 

And I'll buy it at a discount! SCORE!

 

Considering that's the bottom where it won't be seen and everything will seal just fine I wouldn't bother.

 

No way! It's MINE!

 

Not worth the energy. Its fine. But if it was me i would exchange it.

 

i wouldn't bother exchanging it... nothing wrong but cosmetics.

 

You won't have any problem with this but BEGI MUST replace it at free, if they want to name themselves SELLERS.

 

BT they already offered to do so. Its just up to the OP to decide what to do.