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 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...
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.
So after weeks of reading through MUD and getting to the point where I’m starting to feel comfortable with tearing down the manifolds in order to fix both an exhaust leak as well as an intake leak, I have this question:
Anything I should be considering when contemplating replacing every nut...
I like that option.
The more I read about it the less inclined I am about separating the elbows, if there is no sign of a leak. Not a fan of hammering at it to force it apart and then forcing it back in.
Wow - those are expensive. I hope they weren’t just looking to sell more parts. Thank you for your help.
There is another/similar thread on this topic so I will jump on there instead of having two simultaneous threads going.