I just discovered that my exhaust manifold was loose on the head. On
investigation I discovered two studs with stripped threads - PO had tried to
get a seal by using washers under the nuts, and in some cases by using steel
nuts instead of the correct brass ones.
I now have the manifolds off, and have managed to get all the old studs out by
locking two nuts together on the studs [in one case the threads were so bad I
had to force a wrong threaded nut on to get the grip needed].
Questions:
1] The manual doesn't seem to have torque settings for the studs into the head,
nor the manifolds to the studs - any experience??
2] What if anything are people using for gasket sealant??
3] Are there any differences in the gaskets or studs supplied by the usual
suspects?
4] Any other words of wisdom on the job of reinstalling the exhaust and inlet
manifolds??
Thanks as always
Mike
'56 BN2
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