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Originally Posted by Skier1
Hi Yes you can do the whole job from underneath ,I replaced my manifold with a cast unit.I put the vehicle up on blocks about 6" high ,removed the underpan and done the majority from underneath .The only items I removed from the top were some hoses etc and the air cleaner assembly .No way did I want to remove all the injectors etc when there was no issue with them .It wasnt a bad job to do ,just took my time and a bit of patience.Replaced the turbo while I was at it as well.No leaks now.The ports etc on the manifold I removed and the new cast iron unit I fitted was exactly the same.Only done about 20,000 k since it was replaced and all good so far.
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Well , you the man!
I wanted to know if it could be done without removing the injectors, that's a relief.
The turbo, I'm thinking whether to replace it just to be safe, but they're not cheap.
Did you have to remove turbo to get to the manifold?
Did you just use WD40 to loosen up the bolts?
The cast iron manifold you used, was it from a earlier BMW diesel or a new cast iron manifold made in the the same design as the stainless one more or less?