jrneedo
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Registered: 10th Oct 07
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Hi peeps 
Just thought i would ask if a exhaust manifold is hard to fit by yourself...
i have all the gaskets an sealent but standard tools, is it worth me doing it?
trying to do everything to my car myself thats all.
thanks
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DanCobb
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Very easy, might need someone to lend a hand but it's pretty easy to do yourself
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jrneedo
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nice one fella! just needed to confirm it thats all.
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Jed D
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Registered: 15th Mar 11
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what engine is it on? you may struggle to get the bottom corner bolt in on PAS models.
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jrneedo
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x14xe JedDy???
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Jed D
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when looking in the bay the bolts on your manifold, the bottom left is a bit of a pain to get out and harder to get back in.
i just left mine out in the end and it doesnt blow so what the hell lol  (x16xe, very similar engine)
if you have this issue you could remover the PAS pump etc... and get it easy
all in all a pretty easy job tbh
[Edited on 15-10-2011 by JedDy]
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Phillips_91
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quote:
Originally posted by JedDy
what engine is it on? you may struggle to get the bottom corner bolt in on PAS models.
13mm u/j on a 6 inch extention, laughin
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jrneedo
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Lol extention bars are one of the things I don't have  haha
Another question... Do I need exhaust paste on the gasket??
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Jed D
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like i said im missing a bolt and it doesnt blow, i didnt use any. just a new gasket and cleaned up the head/ports
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Gary
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Soak in WD plenty of time beforehand.
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Phillips_91
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quote:
Originally posted by jrneedo
Lol extention bars are one of the things I don't have haha
Another question... Do I need exhaust paste on the gasket??
Couple of quid at halfords  will make the job alot easier, and should really be using RTV silicone
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corsadonk
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The hardest bit is getting the old manifold off, the heat shield is the worst bit, don't use exhaust paste because it will damage your cat.
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jrneedo
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thanks guys
hopefully should be doing it tonight soooo fingers are well crossed
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JordyCarter
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i got mine off with ease i thought it was really easy job tbh.
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jrneedo
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haha i gave it a go last night and couldnt do it and gave up struggled with limited room and tools...rang a couple of garages an they wont just fit it for me. got mot soon aswell + i need a bloody new windscreen now...
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