Inlet manifold still not coming off!

[GoLfMan]

the inlet manifold is still not coming offf. i have taken out all bolts out and given it a healthy whack with a block of wood and a sledge hammer (yes i was being careful).... nothing. help????!!!!!

[wolfsburg]

I know you tried a block of wood and sledge hammer, I would try a rubber mallet if you have one. A constant tapping while wiggling may be what it requires?

Do you have any movement at all?

[imported_brackie]

Stress or strain??

From my experience you need to apply pressure to the off-side of anything that you are trying to separate. Doesn't matter if it's a ball joint, track rod end or cylinder head it needs to be levered away from the component with the greater mass before applying a shock. So in the case of your manifold (which I haven't seen and am only imagining) put a lever between it an the block/head/immovable object and then hit with a fibre/wooden/rubber mallet to dislodge. But, before you do anything more, check and double-check that there isn't something that you've missed still holding it on. I've done it a million times and cursed myself blue the same number.

[aprr32]

Of course the little flat bracket from the inlet manifold to the exhaust manifold is undone.

[Golf Loon]

Yeah if you are certain its undone. A scissor jack could be the go.

[GoLfMan]

i see no bracket?!

absolutely no movement and no rubber mallet in site... someone suggested gasket remover>?

[Golf Loon]

one bolt in the bottom of the inlet manifold with a flat bracket between it and a bolt in the top of the exhaust manifold.

its usually rusted. just undo it till the bolts snap then leave it off. 12 or 13mm spanner.

[Belgianwaffler]

you did remove the bolt and bracket attached to the exhaust manifold right ?

[GoLfMan]

there aint no bracket there mate i mustve taken it off

[syncro]

How about you count the bolts that have been removed and someone on the forum can tell you if that is all. Just to make sure

[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???????