Hi (again)
Decided to tackle blowing exhaust on my 1970 2000TC - of course it seems to be blowing in the most awkward place - either a manifold fault or blown manifold gasket right up under the heatshield at the manifold/head junction.
Obvious solution seemes to be remove carbs and inlet manifold to get access.
Carb linkages, choke cables, petrol/breather pipes etc all disconnected, 6 inlet manifold nuts removed - the inlet manifold is well and truly STUCK. Gentle tapping with a rubber mallet, gradually increased to rather more severe blows with a small lump hammer and a block of wood all to no avail.
It is currently sitting with WD40 sprayed liberally around the accessible edges and on the studs in the hope it gradually penetrates the joint.
Problem is gaining access to "persuade" it to move in the right direction.
Anyone had this problem before and succesfully (ie without damage) removed it ?
Many thanks,
Robin
Decided to tackle blowing exhaust on my 1970 2000TC - of course it seems to be blowing in the most awkward place - either a manifold fault or blown manifold gasket right up under the heatshield at the manifold/head junction.
Obvious solution seemes to be remove carbs and inlet manifold to get access.
Carb linkages, choke cables, petrol/breather pipes etc all disconnected, 6 inlet manifold nuts removed - the inlet manifold is well and truly STUCK. Gentle tapping with a rubber mallet, gradually increased to rather more severe blows with a small lump hammer and a block of wood all to no avail.
It is currently sitting with WD40 sprayed liberally around the accessible edges and on the studs in the hope it gradually penetrates the joint.
Problem is gaining access to "persuade" it to move in the right direction.
Anyone had this problem before and succesfully (ie without damage) removed it ?
Many thanks,
Robin