exahust manifold bolt screwed up
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exahust manifold bolt screwed up howdy
i have a 1994 Z28
i have a bolt thats broke even with the block (i believe) that is closest to the firewall. and now there is an exhaust leak right around where it is (i can reach my hand back and feel the air coming out when the car is on.
few questions about this now.
1) would there be any way to jack leg a fix? even if it is only temporary
2) would fixing this be something average joe could do?
any suggestions or input would be greatly apprecated
i have a 1994 Z28
i have a bolt thats broke even with the block (i believe) that is closest to the firewall. and now there is an exhaust leak right around where it is (i can reach my hand back and feel the air coming out when the car is on.
few questions about this now.
1) would there be any way to jack leg a fix? even if it is only temporary
2) would fixing this be something average joe could do?
any suggestions or input would be greatly apprecated
Take the car to a exhaust shop and have them tack weld a nut to the broken bolt.It is possible i have seen it done and done it my self.Dont worry you will not mess up the aluminum head as long as its done carefully.It should'nt take much torque to get it out.
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would this work if the bolt is broke flush?
i'm doing some research to see if i want to try to tackle this myself...and pray to god i can get a pair of vice grips on the thing to get it out
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hmmm i didnt know that
ill definatly have to look into a set, and read up on em, see if i can do it myself
any suggestions on brands?
will i have to mess with any of the exhaust pipe from there to the back?
ill definatly have to look into a set, and read up on em, see if i can do it myself
any suggestions on brands?
will i have to mess with any of the exhaust pipe from there to the back?
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You could go with Mac shorty headers, the use the other holes and come with all the AIR fittings and a Y-pipe. Think you might need to have a flange welded for the cat? but you have a good excuse to add headers. Allot easier then pulling the head too!
