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Take offside wheelarch liner out. Easier access then.
[P38] Exhaust gases in coolant
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grinder? dremmel?
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do-able without, with the right tools, though MUCH easier with the arch liner out if the bolt hasnt been touched in a long time
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I guess who ever had this before me decided to swap the wheel bolts, as they aren't the normal 27mm. Looks to be around 22mm - one of the only sizes I haven't got 
Today's progress..
Managed to get the exhaust manifold off on the passenger side. Now trying to get to the head bolts - the ones at the back are proving particularly challenging for my kit, I think I might need a breaker bar.
Still haven't got the manifold off the drivers side yet, but that's because of the wheel issue. I'll try and get the correct parts tomorrow to carry on.
Head bolts are a tricky size too - somewhere between 15 and 16mm - so using 16 hoping it doesn't slip
Today's progress..
Managed to get the exhaust manifold off on the passenger side. Now trying to get to the head bolts - the ones at the back are proving particularly challenging for my kit, I think I might need a breaker bar.
Still haven't got the manifold off the drivers side yet, but that's because of the wheel issue. I'll try and get the correct parts tomorrow to carry on.
Head bolts are a tricky size too - somewhere between 15 and 16mm - so using 16 hoping it doesn't slip
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Imperial bolts. It would be a good idea to get some an imperial sockets. Most of the engine need them.
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You are learning some lesson here young jediI guess who ever had this before me decided to swap the wheel bolts, as they aren't the normal 27mm. Looks to be around 22mm - one of the only sizes I haven't got
Today's progress..
Managed to get the exhaust manifold off on the passenger side. Now trying to get to the head bolts - the ones at the back are proving particularly challenging for my kit, I think I might need a breaker bar.
Still haven't got the manifold off the drivers side yet, but that's because of the wheel issue. I'll try and get the correct parts tomorrow to carry on.
Head bolts are a tricky size too - somewhere between 15 and 16mm - so using 16 hoping it doesn't slip
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On the basis that you already have socket wrench, etc. get a set of imperial sockets like these from halfords.
https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/socket-sets/halfords-18-piece-3/8in-drive-imperial-socket-set-332454.html?_gl=1*1xmlpix*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiA5pq-BhBuEiwAvkzVZW1_Zv_2rGk0Hd-_nSwVqDagVaQqBE-lApTwQfRNnimlMmwUyxTQ2xoCCH8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/socket-sets/halfords-18-piece-3/8in-drive-imperial-socket-set-332454.html?_gl=1*1xmlpix*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiA5pq-BhBuEiwAvkzVZW1_Zv_2rGk0Hd-_nSwVqDagVaQqBE-lApTwQfRNnimlMmwUyxTQ2xoCCH8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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I guess who ever had this before me decided to swap the wheel bolts, as they aren't the normal 27mm. Looks to be around 22mm - one of the only sizes I haven't got
Today's progress..
Managed to get the exhaust manifold off on the passenger side. Now trying to get to the head bolts - the ones at the back are proving particularly challenging for my kit, I think I might need a breaker bar.
Still haven't got the manifold off the drivers side yet, but that's because of the wheel issue. I'll try and get the correct parts tomorrow to carry on.
Head bolts are a tricky size too - somewhere between 15 and 16mm - so using 16 hoping it doesn't slip
Might have put early L322 wheels on. Or they might be Disco wheels. The former need a spacer.
