Getting exhaust manifolds out of engine bay

[Wolvesboy]

Hi All,
As title: I cannot get the b****y things out. Having “searched” the passenger side should come out easily with the engine mounts removed for the driver’s.
Is this correct?
Do I really have to take off the oil line etc?
Any tips greatly appreciated.

[CerbWill]

Undo both engine mounts, support the engine on a trolley jack so you can move it. I used a metal bar to help lever the engine over from side to side. I got the manifolds out but its not easy, especially as there's a fair amount of stuff the mounting flanges for the cats can get caught on on the way up/out.

[pmessling]

I've taken the driver's side out from under the car before. You got the water rails off etc.

[ukkid35]

Passenger side is easy once the oil line is removed

Drivers side is more awkward and will probably need the engine mount bolt removed and engine jacked slightly

I find it easier when the PS lines are also removed

Refitting is the reverse of removal - Yeah right...

You need to remember that the lower manifold bolts fit in to slots, so the rearmost can be fitted before the manifold is lined up

[Wolvesboy]

Cheers fellas.
I was not sure whether they go up or down as it seemed impossible either way.
Pass side: oil line is definitely in the way. Engine mounts - I’m thinking gear box mounts also. Disconnect prop shaft to move engine over?
Thanks for the tips lining it up again using the bottom bolts in place. I vaguely remember working this out last time I resealed the manifold connection. Double wrists needed.
Next question - manifold gasket or not? Seems to make sense to use one.

[ukkid35]

Wolvesboy said:

Next question - manifold gasket or not? Seems to make sense to use one.

No paper gasket, just sealant, but make sure it is Lambda safe otherwise it will kill them

[CerbWill]

ACT make some gaskets. I've always used them as it seems easier than spreading sealant around to ensure a good even seal in the cramped confines of the engine bay.

[Sagtvrland]

I got mine out by removing both engine mounts completely and resting the engine on a piece of wood and trolley jack. Also had all the other bits removed, like water rails, air boxes etc..... didn't take the oil line off though. They come out if you lift the engine and rock the engine side to side to increase the space.

Replaced mine with ACT equal length primary manifolds and their gaskets, sound great, just need the remap now.

J

[Wolvesboy]

Engine & gearbox mounts undone; jacked up; moved to side - still struggling to get the pass side out never mind the driver’s!
It is always a drama working on this car. Totally fed up.

[ukkid35]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHQyZJC9THM

Skip to the 8 min mark if you're short of time

Edited by ukkid35 on Thursday 1st November 09:06

[GT6k]

I feel your pain, here is the thread from when i had the same problem, and they had to come out up through the engine bay.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

You need to remove the engine mounts and brackets completely, oil filter, steering shaft (plus a load more) and the last little bit was to take off the clutch master cylinder cover (yes really) which gives you about 10mm more movement towards the drivers side.

[Jhonno]

Does it help that mine came out easy?

[Wolvesboy]

Managed to get the driver’s side out - I must have moved the engine up and down 20 times if once. Also physically removed the gearboxmount bolts as I felt they were inhibiting the sideways movement of the engine.

The secret was manoeuvering the bottom part of the exhaust manifold past the gear box. Once I had pushed this through it came up through the engine bay.

One obvious crack but cannot see others but they are there.

Right, can any body please tell me what size the small rubber washers are for the water rail connections as mine are solid and past their prime?

Thanks