Black V6 12v PRV MANUAL, DIRAVI, left-hand drive, NO SUNROOF

[Dieselman]

RP 06336

Production date 15 March 1994.

[MTXM]

Thanks George and I am obviously very tempted! I would be amazed if the manifold studs could be done in place as I struggled with the engine out although it depends which side I guess. Perhaps you saw my recent thread on replacement of the rear manifold and gasket that was a pig of a job and several of my studs were missing. It may just be the your gasket needs doing. With regards, Matthew T.

[MTXM]

Here is the video for the exhaust manifold studs to which you referred George and I see that the trick for access is to remove the rear cylinder bank ancillaries and rocker cover, which I did not do myself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBNuCWIlxd0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I think it would still be quite a demanding task and you need all the right tools of course, but clearly manageable insitu!
Regards,
Matthew T.

[russ92xmsed]

Crikey, he even took a driveshaft out to do it.

I hope you find a good home for it George, it looks like a great car. If only I had a one of those magical barns......

[jorgy]

Here is the video for the exhaust manifold studs to which you referred George and I see that the trick for access is to remove the rear cylinder bank ancillaries and rocker cover, which I did not do myself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBNuCWIlxd0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I think it would still be quite a demanding task and you need all the right tools of course, but clearly manageable insitu!
Regards,
Matthew T.

That's the one Matthew, yes! Didn't know he had it on youtube -I had his flicrk account and I have all these photos shown there. Not much in terms of specific tools to have, other than the angle drill (pneumatic, preferably) and various broken stud removal tricks -left-hand drill bits etc. I had gathered all that stuff!

[MTXM]

Crikey, he even took a driveshaft out to do it.

Yes well spotted Russ and the space it otherwise very restricted, as I found myself!!
I do not have any of those tool myself George but I guess they might be worth acquiring!
Regards
Matthew T.

[jorgy]

The pneumatic drill head was a £20 ebay acquisition -just a cheap one-, the other bits are costing pennies really. The problem is, you need a compressor to work the pneumatic drill, which my mechanic had -and can otherwise be rented. There are electric angle drills too, just that they tend to be bigger and I don't know if they'd be up to the task. The pneumatic drill head is really slim.

[MTXM]

Many thanks for that helpful advice George and do let us know what happens with the car, which hopefully will go to a good home and be repaired! With regards, Matthew T.

[And911]

Hi Jorgy, just PM'd you ref the car. May be able to help here. Best Regards, Andy

[Sam Skelton]

No room at the inn but I'd love this... PMed and emailed.