On my 88 2500 the studs that hold the exhaust pipe to the maifold are shot. It is causing the clamp to separate by about a 1/2 inch. Is it possible to remove the stud? Is it threaded or pressed in?
I would rather not remove the manifold and I am not sure if i can drill it out with it on.
Cheers
the 88's are threaded... get some PB Blaster and hit it a couple of times, wait 15 mins or so and then try and back them out. I used a air ratchet (NOT an impact wrench) on mine and they backed out fairly easily. I used the air ratchet as it puts out less torque than my arm does, and seems to be able to loosen more delicate things w/o shearing the bolt off.
-Bret
Did them on my 87 last year, Parts America had the stud/spring kit for less than $10 a manifold if I remember right.
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Ask the community — no account required