[urq] Head, manifold and downpipe removal

[Justin]

If you can't get the downpipe off...then, the only way to get the entire
assembly off, is to remove the axle.

as I've tried...(on my many junk yard head removal trips..)
to get the downpipe and head past the axle.....
Justin

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Pemberton" <alan_pemberton at telus.net>
To: <urq at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 6:55 PM
Subject: [urq] Head, manifold and downpipe removal


> I am in the process of removing the head, exhaust manifold, turbo and
> downpipe as one assembly - number 2 cylinder manifold gasket has blown as
> one stud had sheared and the other is loose.
>
> Working alone, but with a temporary hoist arrangement, I've been unable to
> remove the complete assembly as a unit and have only been successful
> removing one of the nuts associated with the concertina hose so cannot
> separate the downpipe.  The removal problem is working the downpipe around
> the drive shaft.  The heat deflector has been removed but it looks like I
> need to remove the driveshaft.  The front of the car is on ramps.
>
> Is removing the drive shaft the next step or have I missed something?
>
> Alan
> '85 urq (Canadian)
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