On my 1987 reliant wagon, 2.5 engine, can the exhaust manifold be removed by itself or is it connected to the intake manifold?
Apr 6, 2011 at 4:24 AM
Exhaust manifold removal
1987 PLYMOUTH RELIANT
PETER B.
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Disconnect battery ground cable and drain coolant system.
Remove air cleaner and disconnect all vacuum and fuel lines and electrical connectors from carburetor.
Disconnect throttle linkage, then remove power steering pump drive belt.
Disconnect power brake vacuum hose from manifold, if equipped.
Disconnect hoses from water crossover, then raise and support vehicle and disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold.
Remove power steering pump and position aside. Remove intake manifold support bracket.
Remove EGR tube and the intake manifold retaining screws.
Lower vehicle and remove intake manifold.
Remove exhaust manifold retaining nuts and exhaust manifold.
Remove air cleaner and disconnect all vacuum and fuel lines and electrical connectors from carburetor.
Disconnect throttle linkage, then remove power steering pump drive belt.
Disconnect power brake vacuum hose from manifold, if equipped.
Disconnect hoses from water crossover, then raise and support vehicle and disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold.
Remove power steering pump and position aside. Remove intake manifold support bracket.
Remove EGR tube and the intake manifold retaining screws.
Lower vehicle and remove intake manifold.
Remove exhaust manifold retaining nuts and exhaust manifold.
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Apr 6, 2011 at 4:33 AM