9 September 2014  having made the decision to pull the engine and replace the exhaust valves, I launched into ripping everithing appart. Today I removed the muffler assembly and the rear exhaust manifold.

To remove the rear manifold i had to first remove its heat shield then the handbrake linkage bracket then the torque bar from the rocker cover. By dropping the manifold and then twisting it left 90 deg I  was able to extract it through the top. This thing is like one of those chinese puzzles.

I have noticed a couple of strange things that would indicate that the engine has been removed before. A few loose and missing bolts, original rusty rear nanifold and a newish looking stainless front one.

I just wish I new more of the cars history