Subject	I don't think a manifold stud is coming off w/ vicegrips.
Posted by	Gordo 93TT Daytona on April 21, 2012 at 9:16 PM
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In Reply To	Which would require manifold removal, at least to get a posted by BigTDogg (MA) on April 21, 2012 at 09:12 PM
Message	What I don't understand is can he turn off the nut or not? It sounds like it is only turning in a limited range of threads. _________________________________________________
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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