Trying to replace my exhaust manifold, got all the bolts off the mani and top of turbo but for the life of me I can't break the effin nuts loose on the brackets that support the turbo to the block. Apparently with out those off there's no maneuverability of the turbo to get the mani off the block and turbo bolts...any suggestions/recommendations ANYTHING?!!? I had to wrap up shop for the night due to anger issues, figured I'd walk away for a night then get at it again tomorrow...any help would be greatly appreciated....

 

Soak with PB Blaster and attack them with the largest ratchet or wrench you can fit.

 

Hit'em all at the same time the first time and all the other nuts came off but these two on the brackets are really effin up my program here. I've hit'em 3 more times a piece since my original post...

 

Pray to Billy Mays?!?! I dunno man...take a 5 Hour Energy and get manly on them I guess

 

Alright, got the turbo supporting bolts out, dropped the down pipe, removed UICP, and now have some maneuverability. Now the damned thing just doesn't wanna go over the bolts coming out of the turbo, it gets SOO close but still not enough. The DIY threads I've read say disconnect the oil and water lines but wouldn't that drain my oil? I JUST changed the oil w/ Royal Purple 4 days ago and don't feel like draining $10/qts....soooo any ideas? I've tried muscle fcking it and seems this is a brains over braun scenario (yeah I'm a meat head haha)