haven't had my car recently so unable to check are the aircon hoses at the bulkhead easily accessible to get to, to undo them behind the metal heatshield?
If you have the engine out it will be a lot easier, there the same fittings as connected to the rad and condenser, think its an engine out to get the heat shield off
from the top about 14-18inches, or there about's from memory, i can have a measure for you in a couple of days
that perfect @ianplymouth do you think there undoable with the engine in place if i can bend the heat shield out the way?
I really don't think you will get the heatshield off or moved enough, also with the exhaust turbo etc in the way there is very little room.