Subject	Well if he can back the nut off the stud threads, then
Posted by	Gordo 93TT Daytona on April 21, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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In Reply To	I believe he meant that the stud threads are messed up posted by KongZTT GT28RS MD on April 21, 2012 at 09:03 PM
Message	do the same thing as above: Close the gap between the washer and the nut face with a spacer; and then tighten the nut back up to where it is now. Just be very careful. Any pressure on that end of the manifold is better than nothing. Also, care should be taken not the break the seal between the head/gasket/manifold. Any heavy hammer hits and that seal will be compromised and an exhaust leak will be almost certain. _________________________________________________
Follow Ups	Is a Loose Exhaust Manifold Nut ok? - OverZealous (CT) 13:04:30 04/21/12 is that a crack in the manifold on the right? (n/m) - PiotrC70 13:50:50 04/21/12 Looks like a shadow from a casting seam. (n/m) - Barry (NJ) 14:27:54 04/21/12 Agreed, Barry, I think it's the shadow from the casting seam (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 18:03:43 04/21/12 Looks like a crack to me... (n/m) - Paulym1111 16:52:56 04/21/12 Can you atleast remove it? - KongZTT GT28RS MD 14:02:54 04/21/12 this. (n/m) - Barry (NJ) 14:29:46 04/21/12 I backed the nut completely off. The threads look weird. - OverZealous (CT) 18:08:19 04/21/12 If you can fit a die on there.. rethread it. - KongZTT GT28RS MD 19:41:35 04/21/12 Excellent idea! - OverZealous (CT) 19:57:31 04/21/12 They should only be about $10 for a single.. - KongZTT GT28RS MD 21:01:45 04/21/12 Re: Is a Loose Exhaust Manifold Nut ok? - MaxxAction 14:04:58 04/21/12 The correct fix is retap w/ helicoil... but I' try Plan B >> - Gordo 93TT Daytona 20:43:08 04/21/12 I believe he meant that the stud threads are messed up - KongZTT GT28RS MD 21:03:26 04/21/12 Well if he can back the nut off the stud threads, then - Gordo 93TT Daytona 21:11:38 04/21/12 Which would require manifold removal, at least to get a - BigTDogg (MA) 21:12:09 04/21/12 I don't think a manifold stud is coming off w/ vicegrips. - Gordo 93TT Daytona 21:16:09 04/21/12 Double nut it if you wanted it removed.. - KongZTT GT28RS MD 22:20:06 04/21/12 Good idea. I would try this before pulling engine... - Gordo 93TT Daytona 22:29:29 04/21/12 Nut comes all the way off. Spacer is also a good idea. - OverZealous (CT) 12:13:17 04/22/12 Not the smartest point to make, but - BlackholeZ 02:47:39 04/22/12 I appreciate the comment nontheless. Thanks. (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 11:52:38 04/22/12
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