Help with getting the TD42 inlet manifold off

[Sharky1]

I think a mechanics apprenticeship should be a lot longer with all the "competent" ones around who have done their 4 year apprenticeship.

Yep. Even after 4yrs it takes many yrs of experience to become an expert in the field. You just can't learn it all & gain the necessary experience in a short time. And so much changes over time too. It's been 15yrs since I did it for a living & back then we only had OBD1 readers & Gas analyzers. The VT commie & AU falcon were the current models. The GU series one was also new. So much has changed & yet a lot will always remain the same. Its the principals that are most important because you can apply them to any vehicle.

Sorry if I sounded negative Josh. Good on you for having a crack at it. You have to start somewhere I guess. You did the right thing by coming here & asking questions.

What Nightjar said is good advice. It's worth the effort to refit them. Heat caused by exhaust often virtually welds components together so anti seize will make future work less of s nightmare