Re: Exhaust parts

[Keith Fullerton <kefullerton@yahoo.com>]

Hey Nate,

I just posted about my experience removing my stock manifold from my 84
8v.  It wasn't particularly easy, but it is possible. It took several
hours (Then again, I'm not a professional mechanic and have never done
it before...sounds about like you).  I started off just replacing the
valve cover gasket, but once had that off,decided to try to change the
exhaust manifold gaskets as well. Removing the down tube is a bit
tricky...the C-springs require a special tool...however someone on the
list posted a picture of how he used a muffler clamp to to remove
them...It works pretty well. If you get a muffler clamp you can
probably figure out how to do it. Next I removed the intake manifold.
Not sure if it was necessary, but it gives you more room to work. That
came of pretty easily...6 allen head bolts.

The real problem is that the nuts that hold the manifold on pretty much
corroded onto the studs. Use plenty of liquid wrench. On mine, 3 of the
eight studs broke off (or were already broken), and I'm going to have
to drill them out...don't know if I can do that with the engine in the
car or not... 4 came out pretty easily and I had to use a dremel to cut
one off.

Since I'm still in the middle of it, I can't tell you how it turned
out. I just wanted to let you know my experience. Essentially...If you
can get the old nuts and studs out without having to drill them, it is
a pretty straightfoward procedure so far.

Good Luck
-Keith

--- Nate Mellom <bronson@inwave.com> wrote:
> I'm getting a used stock 4-2 manifold and a used Techtonics 2-1 race
> downpipe (removes the cat) from my local VW mechanic good guy for
> $70.
> Question is, how big of a pain in the ass is switching manifolds
> while
> the engine is still in the car?  Am I looking at a big job?
> Nate
> '84 8v
> 
> 
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