C20xe inlet manifold removal

[fastcar1cars]

Hi all!
How easy is it to remove my c20xe inlet manifold?
Is it possible while the engine is in a nova?
Cheers

[Adam]

Its possible, but fiddly.

[fastcar1cars]

What tight?
Also any tips on removal?
Trying to change my clutch cable and seems the only way! Lol!

[Lewis.]

if it's just to get to the clutch cable, then you can reach around over the gear box to get to it, alternatively there's better access from underneath. manifold nuts are all accessable with a long extension, but theres all the idle control valve pipework, water pipes, loom, and the lower brace to get off as well. i'd avoid removing it at all costs

[fastcar1cars]

Ok ill try leaving it in situ! I have a corsa p/s rack and the p/s pipes get in the way also! Lol!

[Mazz]

Very possible, i had to drop both front mounts off and lower the engine down to get mine off, fiddley but do-able

[fastcar1cars]

Yeah its gotta come off! Lol! Have you gotta drain the coolant?

[Mazz]

depends, i think i removed the top hose to allow the engine to drop

what wrong with it?

[fastcar1cars]

I need to change clutch cable! No room at all as ut runs inbetween my p/s pipes! Lol!