<VV> Exhaust manifold question

[jwcorvair at aol.com]

Hi Norm,
 
Others will have a verity of suggestions, but whenever I do any work that requires I remove an old exhaust manifold, I always replace the original studs with stainless steel studs. The vendors sell kits for this. I find it much easier to maintain the exhaust if the studs on the manifold are good.
 
Regards,
Joe White (62 sedan and a new project car coming)
Boulder, CO
CORSA, RMC
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Norman C. Witte <ncwitte at wittelaw.com>
To: 'VirtualVairs' <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wed, 8 Jun 2005 17:12:45 -0400
Subject: <VV> Exhaust manifold question


This is one of those basic shop skills questions.  The exhaust manifolds
from my '65 turbo look to be in pretty good shape, but on one of them the
studs to which the exhaust pipe flange bolts are frozen and it looks like
rust has thinned them.  I think there's a pretty good chance that if I
torque on these puppies they will break off.  Any suggestions on what to do
here?  I have been soaking them with PB Blaster off and on for the last
week, but I am skeptical of doing anything except breaking them.  

 

Norm Witte

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