[DML] Re: Replacing exhaust manifold gasket

["schab932000" <schab932000@xxxxxxxxx>]

Adam,

I replaced both sets of gaskets last year. It's not a job I would 
want to do again. I spent many hours on my back heating the 
studs and using PB Blaster which helped loosen the studs. If 
your going to do the job, take your time and have your mainfold 
sandblasted and paint them with a hi-temp paint. I got black 
paint from the same guys who sell por-15. 

The manual was not much help. Check out 
http://www.dmcnews.com/techsection/exhaustgasket.html

I followed these directions and it really helped me out. NOTE: 
When directions say to remove, or take parts off, to get to another 
part, there's a reason. Working around a part makes the job 
twice as difficult. Example: heat shields around manifold

In the end, I did have to get a stud extractor. It's a socket that has 
spiral teeth that grips onto the stud. I think I saw them at Sears, 
but the Snap-on guys also sell them.

Good luck!

Pat 
vin5443



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Adam 16683" 
<acprice1@xxxx> wrote:
> My driver's side exhaust manifold gasket needs replaced. How 
easy is 
> it to do just the driver's side. I dont want to take the entire 
> exhaust off the car. Thanks!
> 
> adam




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