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Title: Top tip for removing those dreaded exhaust manifold 'C' clamps
Post by: richandhazel on 10 June 2004, 07:35

mk1 (Steve) found this excellent method for removing those dreaded exhaust manifold to downpipe 'C' clamps:-

(http://www.type53.com/tools/exhaustclamp.jpg)

http://www.type53.com/tools/exhaust.html (http://www.type53.com/tools/exhaust.html)

Title: Re:Top tip for removing those dreaded exhaust manifold 'C' clamps
Post by: frankerooney on 10 June 2004, 13:35

Have you tried this method? I just wondered if there was enough space between the manifold and the edge of the clip to fit the exhaust clip in? I'm about to have a play at the weekend with my scirocco (head gasket blown!) and need to remove these lovely clips! Good tip though!.  ;D
Cheers.

Title: Re:Top tip for removing those dreaded exhaust manifold 'C' clamps
Post by: dubslug on 10 June 2004, 15:41

i used a screw driver took ages and u knew when it pinged lol, but thanks to rich i dont have that worry no more, cheers mate  ;D

Title: Re:Top tip for removing those dreaded exhaust manifold 'C' clamps
Post by: richandhazel on 10 June 2004, 22:04

Steve (Mk1) should get the credit for finding that gem, he found it, I just posted it on his behalf ;) Good tip that hopefully will help some........

Title: Re:Top tip for removing those dreaded exhaust manifold 'C' clamps
Post by: dubslug on 12 June 2004, 09:14

in that case top marks for both of u  :D

Title: Re:Top tip for removing those dreaded exhaust manifold 'C' clamps
Post by: Dizzie on 12 June 2004, 14:18

what's a muffler  ;)

(I know really btw)

Title: Re:Top tip for removing those dreaded exhaust manifold 'C' clamps
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 12 June 2004, 19:08

isnt that a thing women have?  :P