Do any of you have a leak where the manifold stops and the pipe begins? I know there is no donut gasket so how does the manifold not leak? i tried getting the bolts out but they are rusted real bad and i dont want to break them not having another set to put in.have any of you had this problem?

 

It's a ball and socket . The pipe is either rotted,worn or the bolts are loose. IIRC ,They are just nuts and bolts, not studs. Cut or break just one off and go to hardware store or auto parts and match it up , get the amount you need and go to town on the rest.

 

after a closer look it looks like the bolts are loose