Inlet manifold still not coming off!

[GoLfMan]

the inlet manifold is still not coming offf. i have taken out all bolts out and given it a healthy whack with a block of wood and a sledge hammer (yes i was being careful).... nothing. help????!!!!! :shock:

[wolfsburg]

I know you tried a block of wood and sledge hammer, I would try a rubber mallet if you have one. A constant tapping while wiggling may be what it requires?

Do you have any movement at all?

[imported_brackie]

From my experience you need to apply pressure to the off-side of anything that you are trying to separate. Doesn't matter if it's a ball joint, track rod end or cylinder head it needs to be levered away from the component with the greater mass before applying a shock. So in the case of your manifold (which I haven't seen and am only imagining) put a lever between it an the block/head/immovable object and then hit with a fibre/wooden/rubber mallet to dislodge. But, before you do anything more, check and double-check that there isn't something that you've missed still holding it on. I've done it a million times and cursed myself blue the same number.

[aprr32]

Of course the little flat bracket from the inlet manifold to the exhaust manifold is undone.

[Golf Loon]

Yeah if you are certain its undone. A scissor jack could be the go.

[GoLfMan]

i see no bracket?!

absolutely no movement and no rubber mallet in site... someone suggested gasket remover>?

[Golf Loon]

one bolt in the bottom of the inlet manifold with a flat bracket between it and a bolt in the top of the exhaust manifold.

its usually rusted. just undo it till the bolts snap then leave it off. 12 or 13mm spanner.

[Belgianwaffler]

you did remove the bolt and bracket attached to the exhaust manifold right ?

[GoLfMan]

there aint no bracket there mate :) i mustve taken it off

[syncro]

How about you count the bolts that have been removed and someone on the forum can tell you if that is all. Just to make sure :idea:

[GoLfMan]

i was just there mate,, i checked all the holes in the inlet manifold... i checked behind the back of the manifold for the bracket which is removed.... everything is not there and its still hanging on for dear life... and i just grazed my elbow and hand :P

[wolfsburg]

Hope your ok!

Now go to the fridge, grab a coldie. Knock the top off it, enjoy it while looking at the manifold contemplating. "why"?

Seriously though they can be damn frustrating. For memory years ago you could get a bonding compound for manifold/exhaust gaskets that went rock hard, it may have a similar product on it.

Once finished your beer, grab the piece of wood and sledge and lightly tap it off. We are all cheering for you.

[GoLfMan]

im fine thanks wolsburg...to quote monty python... "its only a scratch" :lol:
i have tried the sledge hammer and block of wood... lightly... what would happen if i went all out and belted the $h1t out of it???

[syncro]

Have you thought of taking the head off?

[GoLfMan]

why???????

[syncro]

So that we can have an interstate contest.
Post it to me for a week and I will organise the Sydney guys and we'll have a go. If we fail, we then post it to Hobart etc.

[syncro]

why???????

Angle grinder :x

[wolfsburg]

Heat! apply heat, if you don't have oxy/acet. Then carefully use boiling water slowly pouring it close as possible to head.

Just make sure no water can get into head or opening of inlet manifold.

Tap it again.

[Golf Loon]

If there are no more bolts. Bit of wood and belt the **** out of it.

Be prepared to have egg on your face if you bend the bolt that wasnt in there :oops:

[Golfwise]

There must be a bolt there somewhere otherwise it would fall off.End of story.
Would you like a workshop manual for one of these ,it sounds like you haven't gotone and they do come in handy.
I'll donate one to you :shock:

[GoLfMan]

look ive triple checked every last bolt and ill do it again!!! ive already got a workshop manual the haynes one but i dont think it covers inlet manifolds...

[GoLfMan]

I TRIPLE CHECKED FOUND 2 MORE BOLTS TOOK THEM OFF AND THE MANIFOLD CAME OFF!!!!!! :D :D :D
and i put the dellortoes on lightly...
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
it was worth the blood and the sweat, now to hook it up and start it up :twisted:

[el_foolio]

nice work mate, im gonna grab a male socket tommrow, and i should have it off sooooooon

[Golf Loon]

Glad you got there in the end.

[GoLfMan]

cheers everyone for your support and help. :)

[wolfsburg]

Well done mate :)

[Golfwise]

GolfMan
what are we going to do with you buddy ?
Read the instructions. "Firstly remove all bolts".

Glad you got it in the end :P

[el_foolio]

haha, well i still havent got mine off yet, just lazy i guess, need to but a male socket

[GoLfMan]

GolfMan
what are we going to do with you buddy ?
Read the instructions. "Firstly remove all bolts".

Glad you got it in the end :P

:lol: cheers mate :)

[Ryan]

not to upset but first job ever done on german engine was the intake manifold gasket, all done in drive way in 1hr with no manual :wink: