How to fit an exhaust manifold!!!! Do I need to slacken off engine mounts?

[daddycool]

I can't get the head of the manifold onto the studs, it won't angle over far enough as the top of the manifold/cat join is hitting the bottom of the bulkhead. should i slacken off the engine mounts and pivot the engine back a bit, or is this not gonna work with driveshafts etc in place?

 

[sideways danny]

support the engine on a jack (use a piece of wood if your jack doesn't have a large saddle) remove the upper engine mount bracket, then lower the engine a little. Should help

 

[daddycool]

so simple. here i am trying to figure out mechanics of tilting the engine back, when i just had to consider raising or lowering. talk about trying to make it difficult for yourself!
:cheers: