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An easier way is to split the manifold into two. You can acc the manifold to head bolts that way you dont have to be a rubberman that way good luck Gassa
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| milo 302 |
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yep what gassa said, you can get to the bolts way easier if you remove the top half first,then you can use the ratchet spanner youre getting
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Remove snorkel and thermo fans.
I used a powerbuilt 10mm ratchet spanner and repco 1/4 inch socket set. I expected the gasket change to take 2 hours, I got it done in about 50 mins...
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milo 302 wrote: yep what gassa said, you can get to the bolts way easier if you remove the top half first,then you can use the ratchet spanner youre getting But then you need to replace 2 gaskets...gasket between top and bottom manifold (if original) will most likely be stuffed.
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MadMatt wrote: Remove snorkel and thermo fans. I used a powerbuilt 10mm ratchet spanner and repco 1/4 inch socket set. I expected the gasket change to take 2 hours, I got it done in about 50 mins... That was my EF, the EL takes a little longer. You need to take the dizzy cap off and remove the rotor button. I did mine from above the (cold) motor, no jacking up and getting under the car.
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Yep, thats why I don't want to split the manifold. I'm going to try tightening it all first, as they were loose. Then I'll do the gasket if that doesn't fix it.
Got a set of Ratchet Spanners today, they have offsets in the ends too. Hopefully easy now! |
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phongus wrote: milo 302 wrote: yep what gassa said, you can get to the bolts way easier if you remove the top half first,then you can use the ratchet spanner youre getting But then you need to replace 2 gaskets...gasket between top and bottom manifold (if original) will most likely be stuffed. And when you have a sore back you will be spewin you were a tight a*** and didnt just get both gaskets If the bolts were loose then id say its stuffed anyhow dude, may as well replace it now.Wont have to do it again
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milo 302 wrote: phongus wrote: milo 302 wrote: yep what gassa said, you can get to the bolts way easier if you remove the top half first,then you can use the ratchet spanner youre getting But then you need to replace 2 gaskets...gasket between top and bottom manifold (if original) will most likely be stuffed. And when you have a sore back you will be spewin you were a tight a*** and didnt just get both gaskets If the bolts were loose then id say its stuffed anyhow dude, may as well replace it now.Wont have to do it again What the? So you would rather spend more time bent over under the bonnet doing more work than you need to? I have a torn disc in my lower back and can change 1 of these gaskets on a ef or el in under an hour. You don't use sealent on this gasket, the fuel from the injectors will melt it.
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What you don't use sealant? really? cause I went and brought some...
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What sealent did you get?
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Another tip, undo and remove the hard to get to bolts first.
Then loosen and remove the easy to get to bolts.
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Permatex® Form-A-Gasket...my mate said Hylormar (something like that) but can't find any
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I have never used a sealent there. Nor dose Ford.
1 question is your car dual fuel?
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Nah just petrol...bloody prick of a thing to get the bolts off aye...I kind of given up and rather pay someone to change the gasket..was looking forward in doing it too.
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pugz18595 wrote: Nah just petrol...bloody prick of a thing to get the bolts off aye...I kind of given up and rather pay someone to change the gasket..was looking forward in doing it too. So no sealant needed then huh? No sealant, just make sure the gasket is on the right way around, I've done that mistake lol. Don't give up yet, perseverance will pay off.
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