About Paul Expertise Almost anything about most European cars BMW, Mercedes ,Audi ,VW and general auto-ectrical questions
Experience I have been a mechanic in the U.K for 15 years on European cars I am ATA qualified (U.K equivalent of ASE). Also home and diy mechanic for family and friends now re-located to the U.S
Expert: Paul Date: 7/21/2008 Subject: BMW/Opel 2.5 TD exhaust manifold
Question I have a Vauxhal/Opel Omega 2.5 TD, which uses the BMW power plant. On a steep hill yesterday it sounded as if the exhaust manifold gasket blew. How easy/difficult is this to repair?
Answer Hi Richard, you seem relatively certain that it is the gasket, there are two different systems i can think of the most common is a twin pipe three bolt flange which houses a gasket sandwiched between the two flanges up next the engine and it is easier to attempt from underneath the car, be warned some of the bolts WILL SNAP. the second type is a single pipe two bolt joint, which houses a ring type gasket between the two opened out faces of the pipes, these bolts are replaceable and you do not need to worry about snapping them - Let me know what happens - Paul
