Pesky exhaust manifold bolt. There are 3 per branch and you require: 1 deep socket, 1 UJ joint adapter, 1 shallow socket, a plain 13mm spanner and an obstruction spanner such is the complexity of reaching them all. This, plus there are 2 metal gaskets - I have vowed to replace them with the slightly thicker aftermarket alternative that according to the 944 owners, works well and does not require as much force to compress.
So, with the 13mm shallow socket on the end of the UJ joint and a medium extension + ratchet, I was pinching the most difficult bolt to reach. If you have ever used a UJ joint, you'll know it's range for any force is limited. The socket popped off just as I was exerting force on the ratchet and my finger got trapped between the ratchet and the sump. With much cursing and swearing, I finished the job - pipework, vacuum lines, radiator fan, an earth strap, a bracket and then went to A&E expecting a queue but there wasn't one and there were a couple of oldies in who were suffering the heat with COPD. Straight into X ray, straight out and in a room where I got quizzed and a silly plastic splint put on. Came home and removed it. Couldn't do a thing with it on.
Anyhoo, the pain tracked up the arm on my 3 hr ride this morning (in glorious weather) so I feel mangled all over from this weeks efforts - 6 days on the trot revamping garage/workbench and then clutch and gear box installation.
I did the whole Porker job in 23 hours which is 4 hours quicker than the previous occasion. Well done me.