[DML] Blown Exhaust Pipe Gaskett off Right Manifold

["cambpd" <cambpd@xxxxxxxxx>]

Does anyone have experience replacing the exhaust crossover pipe
gasket off the right exhaust manifold?  I tried soaking in penetrating
oil, heating, and finally tried drilling out the studs connecting the
exhaust pipe to the manifold but nothing has worked.  I can't get my
drill level enough to drill straight and have succeeded in only
reaming out the hole in the manifold side!  

If I have to remove the exhaust manifold, are there any precautions
that need to be heeded?  Also being that the stud nuts connecting the
exhaust manifold to the engine block have been rusting for 24 years
what are the odds that I am going to break off the stud at the engine
block?  Are there lesson learned tricks that I might apply in removing
the exhaust manifold.

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Mike
VIN#5781








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