Re: alfa-digest V8 #417

["Teruhiko Higashi" <Teruhiko_Higashi@domain.elided>]

alfa@domain.elided writes:
>
>Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 19:58:13 -0600
>From: "John Katos" <john_katos@domain.elided>
>Subject: RE: Dues increase---NOT!
>
>Kevin Smith writes:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>It looks like the exhaust manifold and heat shield being removed should
>give
>me access to everything I need to change it from over the fender.  Is
>this a
>correct assumption?  Any pitfalls I need to know about in advance?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>Yes, it is a pain to remove the exhaust pipe from the manifold without
>either breaking the stud or manifold. At least one of the starter bolts
>is a
>bolt and nut combination which is a bear to hold both for tightening and
>loosening. Good luck.
>
>John Katos
>West Dundee, IL USA
>
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On the GTV6, you can remove the right manifold without taking off the CAT
exhaust pipe.  Just unscrew the nuts and you can wiggle it out.  Make sure
you disconnect the battery to avoid possible shorts.  I did have one
occasion when I snapped the stud but it may have been due to the use of a
steel rather than a brass nut.  I could not find a replacement and ended
up buying a 2 foot threaded rod and cut  off what I needed. I use
anti-seize and brass nuts now and have not had any problems with the nut 
freezing to the stud.   

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