Soo….
It was a long weekend. Nothing seemed to go easy. I got the manifold pained “flame proof” white. Got it reinstalled to the head. The torque for those studs is 19nm. I had to run out and pick up a 1/4 inch torque wrench that would go down that far. I’m having a hard time convincing myself to not tighten them more than that. I didn’t but man, that just doesn’t seem like enough for an exhaust manifold with 2 turbos hanging off of it.
All the heat shields are back on the manifold and the oil supply line to the dist. block was replaced. I started taking down the subframe to make room for the large turbo and dpf but it fought me all day. I have it up on ramps cause I trust them far more than jacks and stands. As a consequence, however, when I started to lower the subframe, the rear wheels pushed my chock back an inch. The front wheels pretty much stayed where they were. So with 1 bolt left securing the subframe, it twisted and the whole subframe cocked sideways and back. Now that last bolt is jammed and holding a load. Can’t get it out and can’t get it back in. The engine is supported with a jack, the subframe with 2 jacks. It’s got so much tension on that bolt, I was afraid to get a pry bar in there and try to release it. I figured I’d wait for daylight and get at it again after work tomorrow. Wish me luck. As always, any pointers through this process are welcome.

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- Tom
‘10 E70 diesel, hud, hot/cold weather, 3rd row.