Spartan
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- September 24, 2009
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- City, State
- Sun Prairie WI
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1996 XLT, 5.0 2WD
Greetings,
I have some general questions about removing the drivers side exhaust manifold, which has cracked. For reference, I have already replaced the passengers side manifold last year, which was a pain in the ass because of the inner collector bolt.
From what 'Ive been reading the drivers side is much easier to do. Is this correct?
I will be removing the inner fender liner, and possibly the pinch bolts to the steering shaft.
How hard are the collector to exhaust pipe bolts on the drivers side?
I will be replacing the drivers side with another tubular manifold, because I can't afford torque monsters, and I can't get a cast manifold. Plus, i'm not doing the passengers side again.
Anything in particular that I should watch out for? I'll be replacing the bolts with new bolts, and the stud for the dipstick tube with another one. The rest will be ARP small head size fasteners.
Any tips and trucks would be appreciated!
I have some general questions about removing the drivers side exhaust manifold, which has cracked. For reference, I have already replaced the passengers side manifold last year, which was a pain in the ass because of the inner collector bolt.
From what 'Ive been reading the drivers side is much easier to do. Is this correct?
I will be removing the inner fender liner, and possibly the pinch bolts to the steering shaft.
How hard are the collector to exhaust pipe bolts on the drivers side?
I will be replacing the drivers side with another tubular manifold, because I can't afford torque monsters, and I can't get a cast manifold. Plus, i'm not doing the passengers side again.
Anything in particular that I should watch out for? I'll be replacing the bolts with new bolts, and the stud for the dipstick tube with another one. The rest will be ARP small head size fasteners.
Any tips and trucks would be appreciated!