Replacing exhaust manifold gasket

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 19 Feb 2010, 18:55

Juliet's has started blowing as the gasket needs replacing.
I know Gareth replaced his while the engine was out, but has anyone done it in situ?

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 19 Feb 2010, 19:03

Makes it sound a bit fruity though, doesn't it Xac

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 19 Feb 2010, 19:56

Makes it more like a diesel so I rather like it

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 19 Feb 2010, 20:05

Apparently to make access better, you need to drop the rear subframe,
remove all the body panels, wheels and the whole interior...

What a bloody stupid weakness - my new blue one has now joined the
V plater in a crappy raspy note that sounds like a Beetle.

Andrew

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 19 Feb 2010, 20:15

Very funny Andrew but so close to the truth it hurts

I had a look at the XM BoL as it covers the 2.0 TCT better than the Xantia BoL but as usual, it was full of good old BoL-ness so not much help.

It does say however that if one wishes to remove the manifold, the turbo has to be removed first and that involves releasing the nuts securing the turbo to the manifold. Ha Ha... After 10 or 11 years, the lottery looks a better bet... Even the BoL mentions poor access

It does however speak of tilting the engine forward to improve access.

Methinks we're going to be playing this one by ear Xac. If all else fails, engine out...

Andrew, our finding are sure to be of assistance in your quest to quell the rasps...

As always, it must be doable without lifting the engine. Every job, however bloody impossible it first looks, is with a bit of thought.

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 19 Feb 2010, 20:23

Right, so:

Exhaust manifold
Cam belt
New horns
Washer bottle change
New rear bumper
Front spheres checked and replaced
Rear spheres re-checked and replaced

Job done

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 19 Feb 2010, 20:28

Xac wrote: Job done

So what are you going to do for the rest of the day after you've done that lot then Xac

Xaccers · Unread post by **Xaccers** » 19 Feb 2010, 20:29

CitroJim wrote:
Xac wrote: Job done
So what are you going to do for the rest of the day after you've done that lot then Xac

Take you and Danielle out for a meal to celebrate I think!

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 19 Feb 2010, 20:34

Xac wrote: Take you and Danielle out for a meal to celebrate I think!

Sounds good to me

Better book it in for next weekend then. Weather permitting...

Get those gaskets on order...

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 19 Feb 2010, 20:56

Now there's something you've just reminded me about Xac, Activa horns are
absolutely fabulous - no other Xantia seems to have anything as remotely fruity
in an impatient Italian get outama way styley. I've been meaning to mention
them on the forum for ages but kept forgetting.

Don't think I've ever used the s2 ones' on my V6 or the Activa as I'm usually
pressing the end of the lightswitch stalk before I realise too late that I'm
supposed to prod that will it or won't it explode in my face horrid wheel hub.

Andrew

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 19 Feb 2010, 21:03

andmcit wrote:I realise too late that I'm
supposed to prod that will it or won't it explode in my face horrid wheel hub.

That is my No.1 hate with the MK2.....

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 19 Feb 2010, 21:19

Series 1's are the BEST!!

Andrew

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 19 Feb 2010, 21:56

andmcit wrote:Series 1's are the BEST!!

You're preaching to the converted around here Andrew

What do all my cars have in common?

andmcit · Unread post by **andmcit** » 19 Feb 2010, 22:06

Er, they're now all very shiny having been scrubbed waxed and shampood?

Andrew

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 19 Feb 2010, 22:11

Andrew, are you sure there's a listing just for the Activa horns?

I put Fiamm electrics on the 405, out of an Alfa. Rather authoritative!