[urq] Head, manifold and downpipe removal

[Thatcher Hubbard]

I put the head back on the car with both manifolds and the turbo
already attached.  I didn't have any guide pins because I couldn't
find my old head bolts to cut the tops off of, but a friend helped me
position the head and the gasket.  Between the two of use we were able
to get everything lined up properly.

I would definitely recommend removing the head from the car this way
too.  I tried for a couple of hours to get the intake manifold off of
the head while it was still in the car, there are a couple of bolts
that are near impossible to reach at that angle.


On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 09:42:29 -0700, Brandon Rogers <brogers at terrix.com> wrote:
> take the WG off and you (and hopfulley a helper) can pull the head off with
> turbo and DP attached.  That is certainly the way I recommend installation.
> Those manifold are a Beeetch when the head is installed...
> 
> Brandon
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Thatcher Hubbard" <thatcher.hubbard at gmail.com>
> To: <urq at audifans.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 7:28 AM
> Subject: Re: [urq] Head, manifold and downpipe removal
> 
> > When I took mine apart I had to remove the downpipe as well.  Is it
> > possible to get the wastegate separated from the EM and the DP
> > separated from the turbo?  I think both of those can be done by one
> > set of hands.
> >
> > I suggest that because removing the axle would probably not be a lot of
> fun.
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 01:00:38 -0800, Justin <cbrooks2 at san.rr.com> wrote:
> > > 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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