Stuck Taking The Head Off A 2.0i Xantia

[Guest Peter Mann]

I´m stuck. To release the head from the grasp of the exhaust system, I´ve tried to remove the nuts that compress the springs where the exhaust pipe and manifold meet (under the heatshields).

No satisfaction. The whole bolt turns, even with a 10mm AF spanner held on the head of the less-inaccessible bolt on the passenger side.

9mm AF spanner won´t fit on the head of the bolt, and the 10mm slips a notch when the torque builds up.

Does anybody know the Secret Handshake for taking the head of this thing. :unsure:

I´ve measured massive loss of compression on cylinders 2 & 3, so no option but to proceed.

[Guest Colin Hunter]

Cut them off and renew them when replacing the head. Sounds like they're Bu**ered anyway!

 

Cheers. Happy butchery!