I bent a spanner and undid the nut one  flange at a time, very time consuming. once loose 1/4 drive extensions and sockets with universal joints is another option

is there a core plug in the head near to that point

Cheers for that frosty, managed to get them off by leaving the turbo and exhaust manifold attached and lift it out in one piece.

Here's some images if this helps diagnose the issue.....

Hi, sorry if this is a dumb question, but recently my Cherokee 2.5TD xj started leaking coolant from the rear of the engine, as far as I could tell it was at the back and near the cylinder heads, so I took them off but can't see any cracks or damage to the gasket.there is white residue under the head gasket, would anyone have any ideas what's causing the leak?

if i remember correctly, you need to remove the starter first, and that is not easy either, not teaching you to suck eggs, disconnect the battery first.

Hi All, I was just wondering does anyone know the best way to get the nut off of the exhaust manifold, which is hidden behind the downpipe, which connects to the turbo,.., it's wrecking me head., Cheers.

Good to see you guys getting out to play 

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I would have thought a local air con specialist would be worth a try, not just somewhere that does re gassing, but a proper specialist.

Luckily in Redditch where I work, there is a guy who really knows his shit & all he does is automotive air con, old or new, the local dealerships & mechanics all take any air con issues to him, so something similar near you to diagnose it might help track the issue down.

Good luck

Thanks for the suggestion.