dirtysouthUK Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Afternoon all, again! Not having much luck at the moment, whilst crawling around under my disco today to get the transfer box number and fit new trailing arm bushes I noticed that one of the three bolts that fixes the manifold to the exhaust on the pas side is missing and looks like its been sheared off, there's just a little bit left in the top as you look up. The disco drives smooth and well, I'm not aware of any blow either whilst driving or with bonnet up and engine running. So my question is, Is this gonna be a pain to replace? Looks really tight to reach the top side of the fixing. And is it captive? If so I'm guessing I'm not gonna be doing the work. It's a 96 3.9V8i auto. Thanks Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Mine were a pain on my 96MY in about 99 so yes I think you can safely assume that pain will be the order of the day! Delegate it at all costs preferably for a fixed price agreed in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 If it's not blowing, then leave it alone - you would have to remove the manifold to get the rest of the bolt out. If you need to remove the downpipe for any reason, reassemble with some Fire Gum to seal it. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtysouthUK Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 Dammit!! Knew just by looking it was gonna be a pain in the a**e!! CHeers for the quick replies, I'll leave it alone till I have to move it. Another thing for the list :rolleyes: !! Thanks Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Dammit!! Knew just by looking it was gonna be a pain in the a**e!! CHeers for the quick replies, I'll leave it alone till I have to move it. Like Les says - just keep it in mind as something you may have to deal with if you have to remove the manifold. But unless you do have to, leave it alone and don't make grief for yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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