4.7 Exhaust Manifold Studs and Gasket Replaced
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From: Columbus, OH
think he meant with the leak he started getting better mileage
but i just went and got all the parts and tools i should need
titanium drill bit, EZ-out, gasket, and new bolts(hoping i got the right length)
no parts store had the right bolts i was looking for so i had them measure the bolt that broke off on me and i picked them up at a Busy Beaver...$1.10 a piece...little ridiculous in my opinion but i have them now so should be all set to go...thinking i may just go ahead and check the other side if i can get to it without a whole lot of problems...might as well swap it out now while i have the truck lifted right?
but i just went and got all the parts and tools i should need
titanium drill bit, EZ-out, gasket, and new bolts(hoping i got the right length)
no parts store had the right bolts i was looking for so i had them measure the bolt that broke off on me and i picked them up at a Busy Beaver...$1.10 a piece...little ridiculous in my opinion but i have them now so should be all set to go...thinking i may just go ahead and check the other side if i can get to it without a whole lot of problems...might as well swap it out now while i have the truck lifted right?
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From: Salem, MA
I too have an exhaust leak on the driver side and probably passenger side as well, going to tackle this project in the coming weeks though I plan to change to headers when I remove all the bolts. Hoping that by doing it helps the truck find it's ***** again, things been noticeably slower as of late.
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I too have an exhaust leak on the driver side and probably passenger side as well, going to tackle this project in the coming weeks though I plan to change to headers when I remove all the bolts. Hoping that by doing it helps the truck find it's ***** again, things been noticeably slower as of late.
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From: Fitchburg, MA
Im changing my stock headers in the next couple of weeks, I have the gibson stainless steel headers sitting in my living room. I hope nothing goes wrong. This weekend I need to do the HID's I ordered. If I dont break any studs and there arent broken studs as of right now, then i should be able to do this in 2-4 hours Id imagine...
Check your manfold bolts..i heard the same noise and didnt check it and then when i just changed my gasket 2 of my bolts were already broken off
Sounds like a leak for sure...turn your truck on and pop the hood...run your hand along the manifold to feel for air putting through anywhere...if its not there check your donut gasket or flange on your y pipe...hopefully its there and not the manifold