Wobba
03-02-2008, 16:43
Ok, I have most thing off and almost ready to remove the head of the engine to finally see the cause of my troubles, the blown head gasket.
I have thus far managed to avoid removing the manifold downpipe bolts, of which there appear to be two, with big springs on. I took the heat shield off to give me more room, and can just about get a 13mm ratchet spanner onto the passenger side bolt, but it's a bloody stretch and barely any room to get leverage. I may be able to get this one out...
The drivers side one looks very hard to remove without removing the brake fluid resevoir. I really have about had enough of the variety of things I have taken off to get to bolts like this, so I want to avoid further work and not mess about with the brakes.
Do I have to get the bolts out from underneath the car? I can see them from under there, lying in the pools of oil and coolant I have made so far, but I don't think it is possible to jam my hands in AND get the leverage I need to get the old bolts out. What can I do?
I have thus far managed to avoid removing the manifold downpipe bolts, of which there appear to be two, with big springs on. I took the heat shield off to give me more room, and can just about get a 13mm ratchet spanner onto the passenger side bolt, but it's a bloody stretch and barely any room to get leverage. I may be able to get this one out...
The drivers side one looks very hard to remove without removing the brake fluid resevoir. I really have about had enough of the variety of things I have taken off to get to bolts like this, so I want to avoid further work and not mess about with the brakes.
Do I have to get the bolts out from underneath the car? I can see them from under there, lying in the pools of oil and coolant I have made so far, but I don't think it is possible to jam my hands in AND get the leverage I need to get the old bolts out. What can I do?