Exhaust manifold

Manifold bolts tend to be rusted and thus easy to strip

Is it possible to get the forward exhaust manifold (that connects to the turbos) off without dropping/ raising the motor and damaging/ stripping the head of the bolt (the top bolt in particular) - is there a tool that makes it easier to get at when replacing the exhaust?

Is there any tricks/ tips to doing it?

 

Forward exhaust manifolds? Do you mean manifolds or dumps?

 

good question! (not sure now you said that - lol)

I think I am referring to the exhaust dumps - the part that connects the exhaust to the turbos

 

Yep - I mean the top dump bolt - how do you get that sucker off
hard spot to get at!

what tool is best?

 

try to soak it with innox. You have to use a unijoint and long extension. Prick of a job and best done during a clutch replacement so you have more room.

Also It 50/50 you will break the stud/bolt off trying to undo it.

Oxy torch is a good idea and usually helps

 

OMG - 50/50 then I'm stuck with a drill and easy out!

I assume the oxy is to heat the surrounding area?
I guess if I use freeze on the bolt then - it will help as well.

Dont want to end up with a drill in there!

 

I've always coated them in inox/wd40 and left for a few hours. I've also found using a 3/8 drive socket set better for room, and a single hexed socket have thinner walls to get in that tight gap between the nut and dump

 

From my build thread:

If I was going to do it again I'd use the same technique. It worked pretty well once I figured it out.

 

Trying to absorb this - will see how I go

 

Your pic always distracts me with those black badass rims!

 

heh, thanks.

I think when you're looking at your driver's side dump and reading what I said it'll make sense. Post any issues you encounter.