97 TA Exhaust Manifold Help!!
forthebro
11-17-2005, 11:58 PM
This weekend i will be replacing the exhaust manifold gasket on my drivers side. Does anyone have any advice or any directions on the best way to do this? Thanks alot!
tuske427
11-18-2005, 10:04 AM
I'd suggest the following:
1- have a good book handy, such as a GM service manual, haynes, etc...
2- If you can, today, tonight, etc. soak the bolts on your exhaust manifold with a good penetrating oil. also the exhaust bolts on the base of the manifold/ head pipe. anything you think you'll have to remove. Give them good coatings, and do it a couple of times. allow it to soak overnight and then hit it again as soon as you wake up tomorrow.
You want to help dissolve any rust/ siezing etc of the bolts so they don't break. If they do, then it becomes a real mess.
try not to drive the car while you're letting the oil soak in.
Other than that, follow the book procedures and you should be fine.
good luck!
1- have a good book handy, such as a GM service manual, haynes, etc...
2- If you can, today, tonight, etc. soak the bolts on your exhaust manifold with a good penetrating oil. also the exhaust bolts on the base of the manifold/ head pipe. anything you think you'll have to remove. Give them good coatings, and do it a couple of times. allow it to soak overnight and then hit it again as soon as you wake up tomorrow.
You want to help dissolve any rust/ siezing etc of the bolts so they don't break. If they do, then it becomes a real mess.
try not to drive the car while you're letting the oil soak in.
Other than that, follow the book procedures and you should be fine.
good luck!
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