Exhaust manifold gasket

[Cainesdadclk230k]

Anyone ever done an exhaust manifold gasket on a 230 clk kompressor or no the listed time any advice appreciated

 

[optimusprime]

Cain need more information -- or no any device

 

[Cainesdadclk230k]

More info like what 2000 model clk elegance 230 kompressor

 

[optimusprime]

Ok what type of engine is in your Kompressor is it the W203

 

[Cainesdadclk230k]

2.3 kompressor 2000 model

 

[optimusprime]

Cainesdad Do visit youtube, you will find lots of videos on doing this.

 

[Cainesdadclk230k]

Thx

 

[MrGreedy]

Some advice I read recently when looking into getting the exhaust manifold off was after leaving penetrating fluid soaking for 24 hours, start by tightening the nut/stud/bolt a fraction of a turn to break the corrosion before you start to undo. Helps reduce the risk of a snapped stud apparently, that would then need to be drilled out.

 

[optimusprime]

Mr Greedy This is my next project .Under my hood it looks nice other than the rusted exhaust manifold,, and nuts .I have everything i need to remove the manifold and then get it sandblasted . Also i have invested in an expensive manifold paint to finish it off .And it is a good idea to warm up the engine a little and then use your penetrating oil on the rusty nuts let it sit for 24 hours . And as you say to tighten the nuts up a bit first if you can . Looking at mine i think the studs will screw out before the nut comes off the studs.

 

[design guru]

It would be a W208 on that year.