Hello all
just discovered a large exhaust leak at the manifold to down-pipe flange.
Naturally the four nuts look nice and rusted. Apart from soaking liberally with WD-40 any tips, please?
ie is it best to remove the nuts from below with the car on low ramps? or do it from above?
has anyone had any luck loosening the nuts without shearing the studs? if so what's the secret?
sharp knocks of the spanner or slow steady pressure?
OR go straight to the nut splitters and get it over with?
I hope the gaskets are easily available from the usual sources.
Anyone got a good spare manifold cover that they will part with (1500 engine).
thanks for all input in advance.
Cheers
RDS
just discovered a large exhaust leak at the manifold to down-pipe flange.
Naturally the four nuts look nice and rusted. Apart from soaking liberally with WD-40 any tips, please?
ie is it best to remove the nuts from below with the car on low ramps? or do it from above?
has anyone had any luck loosening the nuts without shearing the studs? if so what's the secret?
sharp knocks of the spanner or slow steady pressure?
OR go straight to the nut splitters and get it over with?
I hope the gaskets are easily available from the usual sources.
Anyone got a good spare manifold cover that they will part with (1500 engine).
thanks for all input in advance.
Cheers
RDS