In a message dated 99-02-27 11:22:32 EST, you write:
<< Stupid me, I deleted your post asking if the exhaust manifolds were
threaded... I finally found where I put mine, and there are no threads in
the bolt holes. Note mines a '98 but I'd be really surprised if they
changed that aspect of the design.
If I were you, I'd get that sheared bolt out and replace it... There was
no gasket between the stock manifold and the block so the seal depends on
those bolts.
>>
Thanks alot Tom, the info is greatly appreciated, especially about the part
about not having a gasket/sealant on those manifolds!! Now the problem is what
will the best/easiest way to get that broken stud out of there? Will simply
spraying it down a couple of times with penetrant and using a bolt extractot
work?????Now that I know the stud has to be threaded into the engine block,
how do I know how far it is threaded into the block??? I guess I could just
order some manifold bolts/studs from the dealer to determine this; as they
shouldn't/cannot be that expensive. I guess what I am trying to determine is
say I get the broken stud out, how far in should I screw the new bolt/stud
into the block??? Here is what kind I see now on my Dak V6 4x4:
*****The pass. side manifold, from the radiator to the firewall, has a stud
wuth a nut; then another stud with a nut, then the remaining 2 are simply bolt
heads.
*****The driver's side manifold, from the radiator to the firewall, the first
2 are bolt heads, followed by a stud with a nut and then the hole closest to
the firewall is the broken one. Is it recessed in the hole about 1/2", if
that.
Or do I assume this bolt/stud will simply have a hex head on it and I will
just tighten it down to the manifold? The other manifold bolts have threads
sticking out and nuts on them or hex/bolt headto keep them tight. How do I
know which type I will need?
THANKS ALOT TO ALL WHO HAVE SUGGESTIONS ON THIS!!!!!!
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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