Exhaust Manifold

[Scott4g63]

So I have all the bolts/studs off of my manifold including the bolts holding on the turbo, but I can't get it off. So I was just wondering if there were hidden bolts that I am not seeing. I looked through my service manual but didn't see anything.

 

[nated420]

how many bolts did you remove total? not including the exhaust mani to turbo bolts which there should be 3 of those and 1 stud nut

 

[Jon91TSi]

Try some GOOD penetrating lube (let it sit)and a few soft whacks with a rubber mallet. It should let go after that.

 

[Scott4g63]

The manifold is loose and all but it just wont come off. When I start pulling on it, it gets to a certain point and stops.

 

[4Lurker4]

How many bolts did you remove?

 

[honda_burner]

Did you remove the coolant pipe that runs under the turbo to the cartridge? Or any of the other lines for that matter?

 

[DOHCeclipse]

Did you remove the power steering pump bracket? I think it overlaps the manifold just a hair...

 

[Scott4g63]

I removed 9 bolts from the flange and the 4 on the turbo. Also removed the power steering pump bracket, but didn't remove the coolant lines. I'll try removing those when I get home today.

 

[Irish_86]

On my 93 i never had to remove any of the coolant lines to get the exhaust mani out. I've had it out and back in 3 times now and haven't had a problem. Some of the studs were a pain to get to, and kinda hidden. I also second the soft mallet and some Penetrating oil.

 

[numbertwelve]

take off your down pipe, take the 3 bolts and 1 nut holding the turbo to the manifold off and your turbo / O2 housing should drop down enough to slide the manifold off. make sure you don't bend any of your feed / drain lines that are connected to the turbo.

 

[ktgurl87]

9 bolts from the flange? You mean studs? If you just pulled the nuts off, one of your studs might be warped...like crooked. I've seen that happen.

 

[Scott4g63]

Finally got it off, thanks guys!