In a message dated 19/05/2009 11:48:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: DEAD RIGHT ! If I removed the engine each time I replaced an exhaust system on one of those rusty, corroded waterboxer engines then there would be a much larger pile of money in my bank and a whole lot less in the pockets of my customers ! They would never put up with such shenanigans. How many of you who are purporting this idea are ready to pay shop time for it ? ONLY in very rare circumstances do I EVER pull and engine to replace an exhaust system. I have made up special drill bits for use with a small air powered right angle drill to drill out the rear studs/bolts if need be. Removing the oil filter may be the only other advantage.
>>>>'normally' one wouldn't remove an entire engine just to replace the exhaust system on a waterboxer engine.<<<<<
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