Suggest you may get more replies if you post in Classic (pre-CX) cars or Maintenance & Servicing - this is for the BMW V8 powered cars.
If anything like one of my Land Rovers it was easier to drop the manifold to ease access.


Graham (G4FUJ)

Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
'90 LR 90 SW