[jmichelin]

hey guys im removing the head on my 88 2.2L daytona, non turbo and i got nuts i cant reach, and i got everything but the exhaust let go, any ideas about how to get it off i attached a pic of where the cars too

 

[ol"blue]

Sorry to hear about your arms.:needpics::lmao:

 

[jmichelin]

i uploaded and it didnt show lol

 

[tryingbe]

If you can actually describe what nuts you can't search, people might actually can help you.

 

[jmichelin]

the 10mm nuts on the bottom of the exhaust manifold, i thought of trying for the down pipe flange bolts, couldnt reach from the top or the bottom

 

[tryingbe]

You disconnect the downpipe and pull the header with the exhaust manifold and intake manifold all as one piece.

Need long extension to get to the downpipe bolts.

 

[ol"blue]

Hard to understand, but it's easier to disconnect the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold. Removing the head and manifolds as an assembly will be a lot easier. At the flex flange, spray liberally with PB Blaster or other penetrating fluid. Using a 13MM wrench on the nuts, 13MM socket and a two foot extension w/ ratchet from underneath, should be a lot easier than trying to remove the manifolds with head still on the car. Don't forget to put plywood under the jackstands to keep them from sinking into the ground! Keep us posted.

 

[jmichelin]

ok, thanks the problem is getting it to lift up high enough as in the pic HAHA, ill get her up off all fours if i have to

 

[ol"blue]

ok, thanks the problem is getting it to lift up high enough as in the pic HAHA, ill get her up off all fours if i have to

Don't bother trying to lift the rear, as it won't help much. Just block the rear wheels!!

 

[jmichelin]

yah, the rears are flat, new tires tho lol, im wondering if i should put a ski plate on the bottom or not

 

[ol"blue]

?????:drinking:

 

[4Daytonas]

Don't worry about getting the bolts out,just take a big ratchet with some extensions,a six point socket and twist the bolts off.

 

[jmichelin]

yah the lil bitches are rusted to hell, i can get the one on the passengers side and not the drives lol, , not a squeak out of them, ill twist them off, need to get more clearance underneath first tho lol

 

[allmotor]

yah the lil bitches are rusted to hell, i can get the one on the passengers side and not the drives lol, , not a squeak out of them, ill twist them off, need to get more clearance underneath first tho lol

r u removing the head? r u trying to pull the manifolds off before u pull the head? if yes to both, u r doing it all wrong. pull the head w. mannys and turbo. once u have the head and mannys off, then pull much easier on the bench

 

[jmichelin]

im trying to get the head off to change the head gasket, but i cant it off till i got the exhaust manny gone, its the only thing holding it on still

 

[gerbot_3000]

r u removing the head? r u trying to pull the manifolds off before u pull the head? if yes to both, u r doing it all wrong. pull the head w. mannys and turbo. once u have the head and mannys off, then pull much easier on the bench

its not turbo

 

[allmotor]

y? i pull the head and mannys together, u just need to remove 2 bolts from manny to down pipe. it's really ez even internet arm chair mech like me can du that

 

[jmichelin]

its normally asperated, it has NO turb, its a plain 2.2L engine

 

[ol"blue]

y? i pull the head and mannys together, u just need to remove 2 bolts from manny to down pipe. it's really ez even internet arm chair mech like me can du that

Maybe you can get through here.:thumb:

 

[tryingbe]

its normally asperated, it has NO turb, its a plain 2.2L engine

Point being?

You can remove that n/a head with even less time... 45 minutes or less.

remove the intake stuff
unplug 4 spark wires
2 downpipe bolts
2 nuts and 1 bolts for timing cover.
2 bolts for a/c bracket
7 bolts for valve cover
10 headbolts

Did I miss anything else?