How to replace a manifold?

[invisible]

As per title, is this easy to do?

I'm no mechanic, far from it but fancied having a go myself rather than check it into a garage to have the work done.

Car has a cheapo tubular manifold on at present and I have a standard polished and ported one to go on.

Can this be done on a driveway with basic tools?
(I have a socket set, with long reach attachments)

Any help appreciated and guidance on what I need to to get to do a decent job (gaskets, sealant etc) would be greatly appreciated.

Any idiots guide to replacing a manifold would be a great help!

Thanks in advance

 

[fq-craigus]

It can deffo be dine on a drive mate, its all its and bolts. Just set aside plenty of time. To gain access to the manifold heat sheilds you will have to remove the pipes leading to the turbo (air intake) you may have to pop the radiator off to for access and space to work in after that its just nuts and bolts keep em safe and its plain sailing

 

[invisible]

It can deffo be dine on a drive mate, its all its and bolts. Just set aside plenty of time. To gain access to the manifold heat sheilds you will have to remove the pipes leading to the turbo (air intake) you may have to pop the radiator off to for access and space to work in after that its just nuts and bolts keep em safe and its plain sailing

do I need a torque wrench or just firmly tightened should do the trick!

Thanks pal. I'll give it a go at the weekend time permitting

 

[And@fcm]

just firmly tighten should be fine, just undo everything the is attached to the manifold and all should be fine

 

[fq-craigus]

Yh a firm hand is fine I'm sure there will be some torque settings somewhere if you want to get miticulous with it but there's no need. Yh give it a go mate it will be fine