URGENT HELP NEEDED - Removing the inlet manifold

22nd September 2009, 10:46

Guys, I need to remove my inlet later, to replace the water hose that is underneath it. I cant get to it any other way as the driveshaft bearing mount is in the way form the underneath.

Is it just a case of moving the airbox and unbolting all the allen bolts that hold the manifold to the head and moving it up out the way? Or do I have to start undoing injectors, pipes, cables etc etc??

I need to do it tonight as I am travelling to Newport on thursday, so need to get this leaky hose replaced in case it splits

please help, I dont have a haynes

22nd September 2009, 10:50

I am pretty sure its the pipe that goes on to here

is there any other pipes in the area that might leak coolant?

22nd September 2009, 11:08

A have removed that hose from under the car before , was fiddely but alot less work than removing all the inlet to access it , am sure u can get to it from the drivers side of teh engine bay aswell if u reach down , again fiddely but am sure there's room to reach in with a pair a pliers/molegrips