| Re: [GMCnet] Broken exhaust manifold bolt - final verdict [message #149432] |
Sat, 12 November 2011 03:41  |
Richard Brown
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Registered: May 2009
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I guess you can get the bolt out once you pull off the manifold, but you could either leave it in place as a guide pin or remove it, clean it up, slot the unthreaded end, and put it back in after chasing the threads in the head & applying anti-seize. The slot is so you can use a screwdriver to remove it if needed. Personally, I'd get it out & replace it.When possible, I don't re-use exhaust manifold bolts. Cheaper in the long run to replace them. I coat the entire bolt from the bottom of the head down with anti-seize. I've seen the bolt rust onto the manifold inside the hole. When it happened, I had the devil's own time getting the manifold off once the bolt head broke off.. Once the manifold came off, the rest of the bolt screwed right out... We were restoring a flathead Ford V-8, so only God knows how long it had been since it had been off.
Richard & Carol Brown
1974 Eleganza SE
"DILLIGAF"
Lindale, Tx. 75771
903-881-0192
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Richard & Carol Brown
1974 Eleganza SE
1174 Hickory Hills Dr.
Murchison, TX. 75778
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