Hi
I just acquired a 1980 Series 3 XJ6, the intake manifold gasket is leaking, can the manifold be removed without removing the cylinder head?

I forgot to add, it's fuel injected

Yes. Reaching some of the nuts can be a pain but can be done. There are studs in the head so after removing nuts, manifold will stay in place.

Yeah, and the alloy on steel stud corrosion issue to overcome!!!


Carl

Its easier to get off while head still on car! I had head off and you get no leverage!!! Chased it all over my work bench! A deadblow hammer works wonders!!

I took it off on the bench. It was not too bad.

I strapped the head to the bench, and got two ratchet straps on the inlet manifold. Started pulling with the manifold straps.

Then I got my rubber mallet and started beating on the manifold. Applied more tension on the straps and went at it again.

Then it slowly busted loose. Once it was loose, I wiggled it off.