Author Topic: gli exhaust mani (Read 1883 times)

shegel · « **on:** September 17, 2008, 09:09:09 pm »

im planning on changing out my exhaust tommorow. but i lent my bentley to my friend for his 1.6 rebuild project. can the exhaust mani be removed while in the car. and can i install the the new mani in its place without much difficulty?

zukgod1 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2008, 10:12:05 am »

I don't know about "without much difficulty" but it can be done..

Shouldn't be to bad really.

Good luck.

Op-Ivy · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2008, 10:22:10 am »

It shouldn't be too hard. All of the bolts holding it on are obvious. No really hidden ones. 8 holding it onto the block and a few smaller ones holding little bits on IIRC.

Use liquid wrench or wd40 if they are rusted like mine are.

dieselwagen · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2008, 10:24:57 am »

Quote from: "shegel"

im planning on changing out my exhaust tommorow. but i lent my bentley to my friend for his 1.6 rebuild project. can the exhaust mani be removed while in the car. and can i install the the new mani in its place without much difficulty?

it will be easier to remove the intake manifold first to get clear access to #2 & #3 exhaust manifold top bolt, otherwise it will be tricky getting a straight shot at those manifold nuts, WD-40 sometimes makes removal a breeze.

yes the exhaust manifold can be removed while it the car.