can it be removed with the engine in situ, but the gearbox, clutch and flywheel removed? Gotta fit a new rear oil seal, and would like to junk the EGR really...

Be a right pain with the engine in, but could be done.

was thinking of just cutting everything i could, removing it bit by bit... will weigh it up next time i get it on the lifter...

would the problem be the length of the 2 bolts touching the bulkhead? should be able to chop the other 3 pipes, then just them bolts i'm thinking?

i got mine out with the engine in, however i did have my plenum and intake manifold removed, but was fairly easy.

My old engine is on a stand in the garage, your welcome to come have a look bud.

it`s easy with the plenum off, it`s only held on by a couple of bolts, removing the pipework is the pain.

i did mine with gearbox off and plenum on. i used a small saw to cut the pipes off of the egr valve as i found that they there impossible to remove without.

cheers paul, had the engine out a couple of times, so i'm clued up with where it all is, cheers for the offer tho matey! thats what i was thinking, cut all the pipes off, and if i can tilt the engine forward a bit more than usual, no gearbox so should move easier, get the bolts out... i'll make some blanking plates for the plenum, but anyone know the spec of the manifold bung? and i'm thinking that could be a ball ache to get too aswell, ain't gonna come out without a fight...