landroversforever Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Asking here incase I have missed something obvious, or someone has a magic method... I'm trying to get the downpipe off my truck, it is a discovery 200tdi fitted in a 90. I have got off the bottom bolt on this side, and the top one is loose, but still in there to hold it. I'm just struggling to get to the one at the bottom nearest the starter. I did manage to get to it via a hole in the bulkhead (not a rust hole before anyone suggests that ), using about 2' of extensions, but it needs a UJ in it near the bolt. Try and I might, I can't do it like that on my own as the UJ just tries to turn over and I don't have three arms! So does anyone have a method they use? All this is so I can remove the downpipe (homemade by P.O) to get at the clutch slave! This downpipe is then being replaced by a Steve Parker jobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Maybee easier to unbolt the turbo of the manifold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Half moon spanner just about gets it - damn fiddly though! HTH, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Oh, I forgot to mention.... its been changed sometime in its life for a stainless cap head. I think because the shape of it wouldnt let a normal bolt fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Maybee easier to unbolt the turbo of the manifold? Yeah it might be, that was an option if nothing else comes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Or aligator saw or hacksaw the pipe off where the weld is as you are replacing it anyway, so you can get to the bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have some allen key bits that fit into a ratchet spanner, came with mine from halfords would that work? I have a super fine action stubby snap on ratchet that is ideal for jobs like that but i dont think you can buy them anymore so thats not much use... Can you sleeve some rubber pipe or wrap insulting or masking tape around the uj to make it less floppy? or sounds like an excuse to buy some wobble drive bars. Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have the allen key bits you mention, as I have the large Halfords set. Problem comes with the fact the bolt is that close to the pipe, it doesn't fit! Tried it with tape round it, then tried this evening with dad turning it while I supported the UJ and it still wouldnt shift So pending weather/panto set build/motication I'll be cutting the downpipe for better access! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 My downpipe is held on with socket cap bolts, and i use one of these to undo them! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 The Halfords one is a lot shorter than that, and also isnt a ball end. I think I might have to invest in one! Is it an 8mm one and have you got a part number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Its 5/16" which is 8mm. Part number is FABL10E - its a snap-on one so you wont like the price! You're welcome to borrow mine, so long as I get it back again - could bring it along to Broxhead tomorrow if you're coming? Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Meant to add - I also have a short ball ended one aswell, but I've found the long one works best for these fiddly bolts! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Thanks for the offer Jon, but I have a panto set to finish building and then get the lighting set up so I won't be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkrentfitter Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Thanks for the offer Jon, but I have a panto set to finish building and then get the lighting set up so I won't be there oh no he doesn,t its behind you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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