NG engine exhaust manifold/downpipe troubleradek at istar.ca radek at istar.caThu Sep 10 10:47:00 PDT 2009
Hi Guys; When removing the engine from my son's 1988 90Q for a clutch change, I attempted to separate the exhaust manifold from the downpipe using an impact wrench. The result is one pulled-out stud (the nut wouldn't budge) and another mangled nut. These things are rusted in place solid, like welded. I didn't touch the two remaining nuts and got the engine out with the downpipe in place, lowering the subframe. Now I'm facing a choice: do I remove the two remaining nuts (or pull out the studs) and replace everything properly (four new studs, nuts and a gasket), or should I just fix the two problem spots? If the latter, how to put in the new stud and make sure it doesn't come out the next time? Red Lock-tite? That should make the bond permanent but will it withstand the heat? I will appreciate any suggestions on how to handle the manifold/downpipe problem, as well as what else to attend to, while the engine is out. For example, is it worth replacing transmission mounts? For new, the list includes new clutch, release bearing, guide, pilot bearing and master/slave cylinders, and new engine mounts. Thanks. Radek.
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