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09-09-10, 05:24 PM

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im trying to get my exhaust manifold of and it seems to be stuck... any body have tips on how to get it off? i have already disconnected it from the bigger turbo.

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09-09-10, 09:28 PM

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sharpened putty knife but be careful not to mar up the surfaces

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09-09-10, 09:58 PM

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my sugestion to not mess up the surface with a putty knife, use a rubber mallet and give it a couple of good wacks all around to get it loose, then just pull it off, good luck

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09-09-10, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by deweys rx7

im trying to get my exhaust manifold of and it seems to be stuck... any body have tips on how to get it off? i have already disconnected it from the bigger turbo.

thanks

Double check, then use the above suggestion. A rubber mallet or dead blow is a good option.

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09-10-10, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kutukutu1

my sugestion to not mess up the surface with a putty knife, use a rubber mallet and give it a couple of good wacks all around to get it loose, then just pull it off, good luck

that sounds like a safer and more safer way to go! But you got to love redneck inginuity

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