Re-torque exhaust manifold bolts (1 Viewer)

[dtrain]

Had some work done by a shop to button up all the little things that bug me but, came away with MORE problems than I started with. I’m almost done going through it with just a few things left.

So far, I have re-torqued the valve cover bolts (read: oil all over block), carb mounting bolts, exhaust, and now….

Exhaust manifold bolts… Ive read a few times of people just “running out” to re-torque them and be sure they'r tight. Is it that easy? I keep looking around and can only find a couple bolts in plain view and the others seem to be under or hidden by stuff. What do I REALLY need to remove to get at these? I plan to read through the manual again but was hoping for some tips.

Thought I would try re-torqueing before tearing it all down, resurfacing the manifold (intake & exhaust), and reassemble.

As always, appreciate the help!!

 

[fliphkd778]

I'm not sure anything has to be removed, I've done it with just the air cleaner off. You will need a long extension for the two nuts under the carb. There are "tunnels" formed so that one can torque the bolts with the socket between the two manifold halves.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Torque them to factory spec - from the middle out - torque evenly - if they are very loose torque a bit at a time.

 

[dtrain]

Thanks for the info guys headed out there tonight

 

[4x4Rugger]

dude, the one in the back is a little handed persons dream, i had a hel;l of a time doing the correct sequence on the bolt pattern and getting torques to spec, and that was with most of my vaccum stuff apart, good luck man i just didnt have a fun time with mine

 

[fliphkd778]

The trick to the very last one in the back is to go from underneath the truck.