TinBoats.net
The original aluminum boat site!
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Blog
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Boats
Motors
EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACEMENT
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Help Support TinBoats.net:
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="KMixson" data-source="post: 416917" data-attributes="member: 432"><p>I would not change the gasket unless you think it is leaking or you remove the exhaust manifold for some reason. It can become more work than you expect if you accidentally break a stud or bolt. Then you will have a much harder time getting it back together. Exhaust studs and bolts are very prone to breaking when trying to remove them. Case in point, I was removing my exhaust manifold on my personal vehicle and broke a couple of studs. As I tried removing the broken studs I ended up having to drill them out. As I was drilling one out I accidentally drilled too far into the head and hit the water jacket. I ended up reinstalling the manifold and using a bolt in that hole and with the bolt torqued down it does not leak. I got lucky there. That was 10 years ago and it still has no coolant leaks as I can see. Just remember be prepared for the worst if removing an exhaust manifold.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KMixson, post: 416917, member: 432"] I would not change the gasket unless you think it is leaking or you remove the exhaust manifold for some reason. It can become more work than you expect if you accidentally break a stud or bolt. Then you will have a much harder time getting it back together. Exhaust studs and bolts are very prone to breaking when trying to remove them. Case in point, I was removing my exhaust manifold on my personal vehicle and broke a couple of studs. As I tried removing the broken studs I ended up having to drill them out. As I was drilling one out I accidentally drilled too far into the head and hit the water jacket. I ended up reinstalling the manifold and using a bolt in that hole and with the bolt torqued down it does not leak. I got lucky there. That was 10 years ago and it still has no coolant leaks as I can see. Just remember be prepared for the worst if removing an exhaust manifold. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Boats
Motors
EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACEMENT
Top