Sjieter

my exhaust manifold gasket is blowing badly , i already have a new ford gasket but is it hard to replace?
Do you have to disconnect the oil and water connections on the turbo?
Or can i just unbold the manifold and pull it away from the head and replace it?

thanks

Karlos G

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Yup!

Sjieter

ok thanks i can still loosen things if it wont come off properly

muz

In theory its exactly that easy. On the flip side it's an old Ford so we await the next thread about you've snapped several studs, rounded serveral nuts or the gasket is stuck to the flange/head and wont come off

Only joking, you should be fine, but I would replace the whole lots, gasket, studs and nuts.

Sjieter

@ muz , you are correct well not about the bolts
Snapped my oil return hose from turbo to sump, parished red hose. oh well looks like ill have to look for a temporary replacement.
Good thing is i fitted the gasket without much trouble except for that hose