Author Topic: Seperating exhaust mani and header without special tool? 84 (Read 4570 times)

tSoG-84bit · « **on:** October 31, 2007, 04:47:22 pm »

Due to the fact that my intake manifold is being a PITA to remove, and I can't get my exhaust manifold out without removing it, I figured the next logical step would be taking the header off the manifold. I don't have the special tool, and I wasn't having any luck prying with a screwdriver. Can anyone explain how to remove the spring clips holding my exhaust manifold to the header?

I know how much you people like pictures, and I promise to make my dialup connection cry tomorrow night if I can get the engine out.

One more question, will I get away with using a standard allen wrench to remove my CVs? I can't seem to find the correct socket in my dads collection of random tools, even though he swears he has it "somewhere"

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Thanks in advance for any help, and I appreciate that you took the time
I also apologize for copy/pasting this question to another forum, but I'd rather get this thing apart than break something trying it my way.
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fatmobile · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2007, 09:22:47 pm »

We are talking the c-clips right?
There is an exhaust clamp tool most people use.
I don't have a picture or time to describe it but if you go to vwdieselparts.com forum, check the FAQ topic in the general fora and click on the link to the home made tools post, you will see it.
Did you try sticking the screwdriver in one of the holes and twisting it?
Getting them off is usually easy, it's getting them back on that gave me trouble.

saurkraut · « **Reply #2 on:** November 01, 2007, 07:03:18 am »

Check out this thread:

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2946138

Read through it. Three tools, the exhauste clamp is the best.

subsonic · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2007, 09:57:25 am »

Yep, the cheapest method is the 2 or 2 1/2 " exhaust clamp, reversed so it pushes out instead of tightens. It is a bit slow but it works. Make sure it is centered well so it does not slip out under preasure, it will go flying.

saurkraut · « **Reply #4 on:** November 01, 2007, 12:54:11 pm »

On a TD, the clamp is easier than the special tool as there is less room. I have access to the special tool, and I'll use the muffler clamps every time.

tSoG-84bit · « **Reply #5 on:** November 01, 2007, 01:49:05 pm »

thanks for the help! Going down to the garage right now.

Op-Ivy · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2007, 07:38:50 am »

I love a full circle! I was planning on doing this tomorrow! Been too busy the last few weeks to do it! Seems relatively simple to do with he exhaust clamp now. After looking at it, a crowfoot socket might work well in a tight area to open the clamp up.

Thanks for the link saurkraut!

Matt