exhaust manifold leak

If you have a 460 and the right side manifold is leaking, then it's an easy project. Jack up the coach and insert jack stands. From underneath remove the two bolts or nuts that hold the "Y" pipe to the manifold. With the coach jacked up, there is plenty of room to reach over the top of the tire and remove the manifold bolts. As previously mentioned, wack the heads of all the manifold bolts to shake the rust loose. Hit them really hard, you won't break any thing. No need to spray any thing out of a can. Take the necessary action to remove broken bolt. DO NOT use over the counter replacement bolts. Go to Ford for the replacement bolt, as it was designed for hot manifold service. Yes it will be pricey!
Take the manifold to an automotive machine shop and have it resurface, before installing. They can resurface the manifold by running it over a head resurfacing stone. Clean the head ports with a wet stone and mineral spirits. No gaskets used or needed.


Richard