Re: Exhaust Studs, what torque?

["John Elgersma" <delorean@xxxx>]

I remember replacing the manifold gaskets on both sides. When the 
manifolds are removed, you will find that both at the block and the 
manifold, you might see corrosion. Just taking the manifolds to a 
machine shop should do the job. Clean both surfaces well and apply a 
coating of sealant on both sides of the gasket. Remember that the 
gasket will allow for some compression to allow for a good seal. I do 
not remember the exact stuff I used for it. When I put new studs into 
the block, I decided to make my own and thread them into the block a 
ways. I remember that when attaching the manifolds back onto the 
block, Ijust tightened them as best as I could. Please! I'm no 
professional mechanic and I hope somebody out there has more 
expertise on this subject. I am a do-it-your-selver and on some jobs, 
I just give it my best shot with some advise from a local mechanic. 
Torqueing nuts and bolts, no clue!
John

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "schab932000" <schab932000@xxxx> 
wrote:
> 
> Next question, when putting the new studs back in, do I just hand 
> tighten them and when I eventually put the manifold and nuts 
> back on, will it set itself. Or should I double nut the studs and 
> torque the studs in, remove the nuts, then put the manifold on 
> then put the nuts back on? Finally, what torque do these studs need to be at.