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[terry paget]

Remove the coolant bridge instead and use a long 8mm socket on the torx bolts of the transfer pipe. I must have done about half a dozen like that

Am I right in assuming there are only two bolts?

[amba]

2 bolts hold the coolant transfer pipe to the back of the block.

As advised 8mm deep socket..I found it easier to put a large piece of foam on the front slam panle then kneel on that ,allowing you to get to the back of the engine.Suggest a mirror on a flexy shaft first just so you get the idea of what you need to work on.

Coolant bridge must be removed,along with dropping the exhaust downpipe from the manifold.Leave oil cooler pipes well alone as they don,t require moving/undoing.

Once both transfer pipe bolts are removed you will be able to wiggle and thread the main coolant pipe clear,then you can get onto all the manifold studs/nuts.

I assume you have removed all the bolts from the heat sheilds as 1 is right at the back and difficult to see....as with most of this job it is ackward and done by feel.

[JayMV6]

For a bit better access and elbow room you could whip the wipers and scuttle off. Only takes 2 minutes

[terry paget]

2 bolts hold the coolant transfer pipe to the back of the block.

As advised 8mm deep socket..I found it easier to put a large piece of foam on the front slam panle then kneel on that ,allowing you to get to the back of the engine.Suggest a mirror on a flexy shaft first just so you get the idea of what you need to work on.

Coolant bridge must be removed,along with dropping the exhaust downpipe from the manifold.Leave oil cooler pipes well alone as they don,t require moving/undoing.

Once both transfer pipe bolts are removed you will be able to wiggle and thread the main coolant pipe clear,then you can get onto all the manifold studs/nuts.

I assume you have removed all the bolts from the heat sheilds as 1 is right at the back and difficult to see....as with most of this job it is ackward and done by feel.

Thanks for advice. I have removed both transfer pipe bolts, but I cannot wiggle the pipe clear. It seems well and truly stuck. Both ends are free. Is there a clamp somewhere? I cannot see one.

[omegod]

IIRc it is bolted to the engine lifting bracket on the side of the block, would guess you will have seen this though

[terry paget]

IIRc it is bolted to the engine lifting bracket on the side of the block, would guess you will have seen this though

Thanks! No, I had not noticed that.