Inlet manifold still not coming off!

[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

[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"
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

[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

[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