Hi everyone,
The exhaust manifold is leaking on my 87 fj-60 and it needs to be resealed/repaired. I have searched many of the threads here and there seems to be conflicting ideas as to how to fix it. So can we make the ultimate exhaust/intake manifold thread (sticky) where every idea is discussed, and debated? Also can we make a complete listing of the steps involved in the process of the manifold(s) repairs? Even if we merge a few older threads?
Some of my questions are:
1. Double gastket or single?
2. OEM Toyota gasket or Fel-Pro?
3. Bolts/nuts to use?
4. Should the Manifolds be resurfaced?
5. Should they be seperated while doing the repair, and is there a gasket between the exhaust and intake?
6. What are some other important steps to take to ensure that it will almost be a "forever" fix?
7. I am not going to do this job myself, so it would be great if I could help my mechanic out.
8. Should I purchase a used a exhaust/intake manifold from cruiserparts.net for $250.00, they claim that they have never been seperated.
Thanks everyoone,
Zack
The exhaust manifold is leaking on my 87 fj-60 and it needs to be resealed/repaired. I have searched many of the threads here and there seems to be conflicting ideas as to how to fix it. So can we make the ultimate exhaust/intake manifold thread (sticky) where every idea is discussed, and debated? Also can we make a complete listing of the steps involved in the process of the manifold(s) repairs? Even if we merge a few older threads?
Some of my questions are:
1. Double gastket or single?
2. OEM Toyota gasket or Fel-Pro?
3. Bolts/nuts to use?
4. Should the Manifolds be resurfaced?
5. Should they be seperated while doing the repair, and is there a gasket between the exhaust and intake?
6. What are some other important steps to take to ensure that it will almost be a "forever" fix?
7. I am not going to do this job myself, so it would be great if I could help my mechanic out.
8. Should I purchase a used a exhaust/intake manifold from cruiserparts.net for $250.00, they claim that they have never been seperated.
Thanks everyoone,
Zack