Inlet manifold problem (urgent)

[Si]

To remove the inlet manifold on a 1.6 Driver do i need to remove the exhaust manifold aswell? i can get to two bolts either end of inlet manifold but i think the other 4 are underneath but exhaust is in way? 

Help... my car is now in bits! and its getting dark! 

[takethefifth]

All i can find is in the haynes for "carburettor engins 1.6/1.8"...

inlet manifold removal

1. remove the carb
2. disconenct preheater wire at inline connector
3. drain coolant & remove hoses
4. disconnect vacuum hoses where necesary
5. where applicable disconnect stay rod betweent the base of the manifold and the crankcase
6. undo the manifold retaining nuts and bolts from there locations...

Useful eh? Gotta love the haynes.... 

the pic shows 4 bolts, 2 either side of the second spark plug and 2 allen bolts on the outsides of the manifold. Doesn;t say anything about removing the exhaust manifold.

Or have i got the wrong engine?!? 

Good luck! 

[rubjonny]

No you don't, but the 2nd & 3rd bolts from the right are a complete nighmare.  I used a long thin extension bit holder and a small ratchet spanner.  Even then it took alot of fumbling around to get it in there.  To be honest I'm not sure if it would be any more difficult to do it at night

Check my 2e2 FAQ post in the garage section for a complete start to finish guide

[Si]

Just come in for a break...
aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
This is doing my fuc@ing head in!
Rubjonny you were right, it is a nightmare!!!
Dont try this at home kids! 

[rubjonny]

Aye take a break from it, best thing to do.  Thats what I did before I beat the sh!t out of it with a lump hammer

The next time you do it it'll be a piece of piss