Removing Manifolds

[FJStan]

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.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

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.

Some will tell you they if your rings and springs are in decent shape when removed you could clean them up and reuse them.

 

[FJStan]

Some will tell you they if your rings and springs are in decent shape when removed you could clean them up and reuse them.

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.

 

[FJStan]

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 anti-seize. While i was at it, I Bypassed the smog constraints and not only is my 60 leak free, the stutter/hesitation has been eliminated.

Thank you again for everyone’s help - this is truly a great community.