I am getting ready to start a head gasket job on my friends 3.1L V6. I have been going through the Chilton manual I have and getting prepared...

I think this job will go pretty smooth (as long as the heads check out okay), since the 3.1L isn't a DOHC engine....if it was I probably wouldn't even attempt changing the head gaskets....


Anyways, I have a question regarding the removal of the rear exhaust manifold. From what it seems, doing this will be one of the biggest challenges.

In the steps provided, I come across "Unfasten the rear drivetrain the front suspension frame bolts/screws. Carefully lower the drivetrain and front suspension frame assembly." This is exactly how it is in the manual...there seems to be a typo..

Well, I looked through the manual on doing this and it is kind of hard to picture what is going on here. Does this completely lower the engine/transaxle out from under? Is this difficult to do? Is it necessary?

Any info on removing the rear exhaust manifold would be very helful. I could probably figure it out when I get to it, but it would be nice with a little heads up before I start...



I am confident in doing everything else that is envolved....just removing that exhaust manifold is the only thing I am unsure about.


I would appreciate any help...

Thanks

Disconnect the exhaust down pipe and the cross over pipe from the manifold and pull the manifold and head off as an assembly

Disconnect the exhaust down pipe and the cross over pipe from the manifold and pull the manifold and head off as an assembly

Thanks for the response...I was thinking of this, but wasn't sure if there was enough room to do it. Apparently it is possible. Thanks for saving me some time and some headaches

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