Broken/ leaking exhaust manifold bolts
I have recently been experiencing exhaust leaks from my exhaust manifold, and it looks like I have a couple broken bolts on the manifold itself, which is where I think the leak is coming from. I have ...
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Teddy,
This repair is a sure way to end up in more trouble than you had before. If there is a KAP that will do the job, go that way, but its long term survival is doubtful.
We do not know anything about your rig and we don't need to for this. But, if you as an inexperienced person try to remove the failed fastener, I give you about a snowball's chance of making things better.
A big part of the problem is that with the engine in the rig, there is very limited room to work. People that do this every day have both experience and a bunch of learned cheap tricks that can make a big difference.
What ever happens, put everything back together with low grade fasteners (SAE gr 2) and slather it all with nickel base anti-sieze. That is because you will be taking it apart again and alloy fasteners do not like the temperature of exhaust things.
Matt
This repair is a sure way to end up in more trouble than you had before. If there is a KAP that will do the job, go that way, but its long term survival is doubtful.
We do not know anything about your rig and we don't need to for this. But, if you as an inexperienced person try to remove the failed fastener, I give you about a snowball's chance of making things better.
A big part of the problem is that with the engine in the rig, there is very limited room to work. People that do this every day have both experience and a bunch of learned cheap tricks that can make a big difference.
What ever happens, put everything back together with low grade fasteners (SAE gr 2) and slather it all with nickel base anti-sieze. That is because you will be taking it apart again and alloy fasteners do not like the temperature of exhaust things.
Matt
