Downpipe/Manifold Exhaust leak?

[rhock99 at epix.net (Ryan H)]

Do you have access to a torch?  To get mine off, from underneath the car (it was on a lift, makes it easier), I carefully put a torch to the nuts for a few seconds (10 or so) then they came right off.  To get to these, you'll need a long extension and probably a swivel (don't remember if I had to use one or not).

> 
> From: "James S. Danda" <jdanda@sunflower.com>
> Date: 2003/12/20 Sat PM 12:44:35 EST
> To: <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Subject: Re: Downpipe/Manifold Exhaust leak?
> 
> Thanks all for the responses.
> 
> I agree with the general consensus to buy a new downpipe vs trying to fix the flex joint.
> I'll probably get the techtonics model for $325.00 (vs ~$800 from dealer - ughh).
> 
> Now, any advice on how to remove the nuts that hold the downpipe to the manifold?
> I am concerned about the innerbolt nearest to the distributor. Today I'm going
> to soak what I can reach with penetrant. Then tomorrow I'll try loosening everything.
> 
> This car is my 'back-up' and I don't drive it very often, so if the bolts don't come off
> easily I'll probably not try to fix it.
> 
> Also, I will very likely part with it in the spring. If anyone wants to trade an equal value 
> Ford f150 for it, I am interested. The sciroccos condition is rough - dented door, faded paint,
> odo broke at 123k (I would guess it has ~130k), but the engine is 16v and starts easily and
> pulls strong.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jim
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