I may have screwed up... w108 exhaust manifold

[vandor]

A few days ago I installed the right side cylinder head on the w108.
There are two exhaust manifolds on that side, and one was removed earlier for painting. After I torqued the cyl head bolts, it hit me: can I get the manifold back in there with the head in place??? Hmm, I'll find out tomorrow. Might have to remove the battery tray, I heard they are removable (I hope so!).

Csaba
72 280SEL 4.5

[Tomguy]

You can. It's a tight squeeze and you may need assorted 12mm box wrenches and flex bits but it can be done.

[werminghausen]

It is really tight but it should work. Depending on which manifold is installed you might need to remove the second before installing. If I recall correctly there is a sequence. Hope your studs are in good shape.

[vandor]

Did it this afternoon. I had to remove the upper studs, but they were in good shape.

[JMela]

Nice work. What paint did you use on your manifolds?

[werminghausen]

Great job, look so nice! The studs can be a pita if they don't want to move or even break. Lucky you.

[vandor]

Originally Posted by JMela

Nice work. What paint did you use on your manifolds?

Thanks! It's Wurth hi-temp paint. My colleague used to be a Wurth rep so it was free. We'll see how long it lasts, the prep was not that great - I'm in a bit of a hurry as I'd like to get the car running soon.

Csaba

[alabbasi]

Love the cad yellow!