Exhaust Manifold removal

[RS4478]

Any tips/tricks to remove R3 headers with engine in car. These are on a 63 R2

Manual says it can be done from above but doesn’t give much detail (remove ignition shielding, remove manifold bolts, lift manifold out). Does look like there is much room to access bolts. Any tips/tricks?

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1 hour ago, RS4478 said:

Any tips/tricks to remove R3 headers with engine in car. These are on a 63 R2

Manual says it can be done from above but doesn’t give much detail (remove ignition shielding, remove manifold bolts, lift manifold out). Does look like there is much room to access bolts. Any tips/tricks?

I’ve removed regular exhaust manifolds from above without too much trouble… Easier on right side… I’d guess the headers would be about the same amount of work… Loosening the exhaust pipe-to-manifold nuts can be a challenge though!