cracked turbo manifold replacement

[ralphb]

My replacement turbo manifold has finally arrived after a 6 month wait for the German marnufacturer to produce the part. It was cracked, and although some correspondents on this discussion forum suggested that they came cracked , I took the (more expensive ) route of caution to replace - in the meantime I had it welded by a specialist.

My question now stems from the fact that my mechanic mentioned last time that it was a nightmare to replace as he had to almost remove the engine to get at it. At the time I remember that someone here mentioned that there was an easy way to do it, but I can't find the thread. If anyone recognises where my mechanic is going wrong, can they let me know?

Thanks

[ralphb]

I found the thread... oh, and it was the turbine housing that's cracked and the exhaust manifold that doesn't have to be removed. Embarassing myself with car parts as usual...

[Greg_S]

shouldnt be too bad to do. Remove the air box and 12 bolts, the oil and water feeds/returns and its off

Greg

[robo]

Take head of, or undo engine mounts and lift whole engine up.

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Rob