[DML] Removing Exhaust Manifold Nuts

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

For anyone contemplating exhaust manifold gasket replacement:

As part of a dual exhaust conversion (nearly finished), I replaced the
carbon steel nuts on my exhaust manifold studs with stainless.
Original studs were left in place -- only the nuts (and little 1/8"
thick stainless washers) were changed.

Of course the original nuts were badly rusted and stuck to the studs.
Rather than attempt to turn them, quite possibly snapping the studs, I
used a nut splitter and cold chisel to pop them off. Worked
excellently. Chased the stud threads and slipped on replacement nuts
as easily as new.

I do not own an acetylene torch. MAPP gas in my plumber's torch might
have worked, but this was far easier.

Bill Robertson
#5939





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