Crossover pipe bolt dilemma
#1
Crossover pipe bolt dilemma
I removed my crossover pipe to do some work and can't for the life of me drill the bolts out of the exhaust manifolds. Removing them to do on the bench isn't an option for me. This is on my '83 and the project has been stalled since May as a result.
My question is, would it be cheaper for me to bring the car to a muffler shop or my regular repair shop to have it taken care of? Or would it not make a difference? I thought I read somewhere that the quickest, easiest way would be to melt the remnants out with a torch and I'm thinking the muffler shop would be better equipped to tackle that, thus cheaper. Opinions?
My question is, would it be cheaper for me to bring the car to a muffler shop or my regular repair shop to have it taken care of? Or would it not make a difference? I thought I read somewhere that the quickest, easiest way would be to melt the remnants out with a torch and I'm thinking the muffler shop would be better equipped to tackle that, thus cheaper. Opinions?
#4
I removed my crossover pipe to do some work and can't for the life of me drill the bolts out of the exhaust manifolds. Removing them to do on the bench isn't an option for me. This is on my '83 and the project has been stalled since May as a result.
My question is, would it be cheaper for me to bring the car to a muffler shop or my regular repair shop to have it taken care of? Or would it not make a difference? I thought I read somewhere that the quickest, easiest way would be to melt the remnants out with a torch and I'm thinking the muffler shop would be better equipped to tackle that, thus cheaper. Opinions?
My question is, would it be cheaper for me to bring the car to a muffler shop or my regular repair shop to have it taken care of? Or would it not make a difference? I thought I read somewhere that the quickest, easiest way would be to melt the remnants out with a torch and I'm thinking the muffler shop would be better equipped to tackle that, thus cheaper. Opinions?
Steve
#6
I can just about guarantee the exhaust manifold bolts will snap off in the head. Not exactly easy access on the smogger 307 either. That and the AIR tubes will crumble if disturbed. Not about to pull the engine on this thing yet.
Last edited by at3reg98; October 18th, 2013 at 09:37 AM.
#7
Then take it to a muffler shop, and they will drill through approximately where the bolts were, and install through-bolts.
Without a lift, you'd be a glutton for punishment to be doing it on your back.
- Eric
Without a lift, you'd be a glutton for punishment to be doing it on your back.
- Eric
#8
The A.I.R. tubes screw into the heads above the manifolds. You should not need to touch them. All but the center manifold bolt are in through holes - spray a good penetrating oil in the backside and let them soak overnight. Frankly, if the motor is this rusty, you have other problems.
#9
In that case maybe I'll have some luck then, I'll have to give that a try. It's not terribly rusty, just the usual corrosion. I've been busy with my '65 I haven't really looked at it. Ideally I would get them off and take them to a machine shop and do it right. Good tips, good tips.
#10
In that case maybe I'll have some luck then, I'll have to give that a try. It's not terribly rusty, just the usual corrosion. I've been busy with my '65 I haven't really looked at it. Ideally I would get them off and take them to a machine shop and do it right. Good tips, good tips.
#11
- Eric
#14
I don't understand way you can't drill out the broken ones, tell use who you are attempting to do this, I have done this many times and maybe it's just your technic.
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