Recent content by FJStan

NICE! I’ll check it out - thx for letting me know.

I just missed it - it was held last weekend - so annoying

I’ll definitely look into it. I wasn’t aware there was a meet around here - THX

Yes, it does scare me - I back off the gas instantly. I’ll likely handle it this coming weekend.

I’ve tried disconnecting it and it DOES stall out. I think the timing is still advanced too much. I noticed it knocking pretty bad this weekend. It’s odd because it doesn’t always knock, but it was pretty consistent this weekend. I feel like it’s always something - I’m just going to start...

I just realized that I never updated my situation on this thread. I replaced the manifold gaskets, bolts, studs, nuts and vacuum lines. Had the manifolds resurfaced. I pulled the “non essentials” from the engine, but kept the HAC and rerouted vacuum lines with new set-up. I did not recurve...

Quick update on this. I removed the manifolds; had them resurfaced; used new rings and springs and new gaskets all around. I also used a remflex gasket for the manifold to head joint. I took the advice from the experts on this forum and replaced all studs, nuts and bolts with OEM and Nickel...

I have one on order, now, thank you!! Question - what are the 2 square like gaskets (3 bolts) on the left bottom of this picture?

I hear ya, but it was leaking exhaust through there as well - ugh

But is it better quality than OEM?

Appreciate the direction, but I may leave it for the pros to do it properly. It’s welded on there - wow!

So you’re saying take it to the machinist for them to do everything?

I did it - after reading all about everyone’s experience and advice on replacing the exhaust manifold gasket, I took to it yesterday morning, and pulled everything off. I was truly blessed that there were no broken bolts. The manifolds appear to be straight but there seems to be some gasket...

Ditto!

Okay - all valid points...Thx. I’ll pickup a container of that stuff and order OEM hardware which appears to still be available. Save some money as well - I’m sure.