Easy way to access the Manifold to Cat joint?

[Snails]

Is there an easy way to get the bolts that join the manifold to the cat off? They seem to be utterly impossible to reach even with my long spindly fingers. When under the car I can't even see one of the bolts to undo it.

Is there anything I'm supposed to remove to make accessing them easier?

 

[Budgie]

Worst job on a 172, imo.

 

[Snails]

That sounds like a no then?

 

[Dave..]

I think "Good luck" is the standard response with 172 manifolds

 

[Will.]

Can't remember who I was talking to a while back, but they said the best way is to go is from the engine bay.....Couldn't understand it myself but could work.

 

[st3ve]

Easier if you've got a ramp.

 

[bmh.01]

Been ages since I've touched one but upper inlet off and think you can get it from the top.

 

[DannyR]

Never seen why this is such a big job, two people can do it easily!

 

[Dunn]

It is a t**t of a job no matter how many you do lol

one in the bay and one underneath, its refitting them that pisses me off

hope you have a decent kit to fit back on

 

[magh]

I removed the plastic engine cover and went down through the back of the engine bay aswel as underneath, prepare to loose some skin.

 

[Mark One]

fit a 182 manifold.