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I have discovered I have a leaking exhaust manifold gasket. Part of the problem was a loose stud which I have tightened (45nm), but this has not solved my leak. I suspect the gasket is stuffed so my question is how much of a pain is replacing it? should I have a go at it? or do I go and find some unsuspecting mechanic to do the job?

My F is a 1997 VVC with Aircon as most of you would know by the amount I dribble on about it.

Also is there anything else I should do at the same time?

Craig

Bacchus;12078 wrote: wrote:

I have discovered I have a leaking exhaust manifold gasket. Part of the problem was a loose stud which I have tightened (45nm), but this has not solved my leak. I suspect the gasket is stuffed so my question is how much of a pain is replacing it? should I have a go at it? or do I go and find some unsuspecting mechanic to do the job?

My F is a 1997 VVC with Aircon as most of you would know by the amount I dribble on about it.

Also is there anything else I should do at the same time?

Craig

It's a reasonably easy job, Craig. You might have issues with studs coming out rather than nuts coming off.

Much easier than the inlet manifold.

which gasket? is it flexi to manifold? there not to bad but i had a serious problem with my nuts... that big bar kept getting in the way


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yeh the subframe is a pain and the extension bar on your ratchet will foul on the subframe... a good flexi attachment and some WD40 and you sorted