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Dismount exhaust from manifold
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 5:07 pm
by Wizzlon
So as my exhaust is now blowing like a tugboat, it's time for a change of the front and midsection (I did the box a while back). Any advice on removing the 3 bolts holding the exhaust to the manifold I don't want to just remove the bolt heads - or are they studs and nuts? I was thinking of maybe running the engine to heat things up then wearing thick gloves!
Cheers,
Andrew.
Re: Dismount exhaust from manifold
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 6:04 pm
by chipbury
Hi,
If it's original (you can hope!) it will be three studs in the manifold with brass nuts holding the exhaust on, which in theory should undo nicely.
However it might be a bodge (like mine) with a mixture of bolts/studs and mild steel fittings. Your best bet is to soak everything in the release fluid of your choice (cold engine) then try undoing them. I find several 3/8" drive extensions from below is the easiest way to get onto the nuts.
Cheers,
Chris
Re: Dismount exhaust from manifold
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 11:18 am
by Wizzlon
Thanks Chris- I'm afraid there is no brass in sight so socket extensions and a roll around on the ground it is!
Re: Dismount exhaust from manifold
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:42 pm
by Wizzlon
Easier than I thought- no shearing of bolt heads ! Getting all back together was a fiddle but if I can do it.......