Well, just imagine what would happen if you had to remove your tranny or replace the exhaust (just in case it wore out). Whoever told you that to remove the exhaust manifolds required head removal was having a grand time with your psyche. What would Midas do?? I've never heard of that being necessary in any production passenger car (at least the kind most folks can afford).

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Jeff L
1987 300e
1989 300e
1987 BMW 325