I just picked this truck up and it has an exhaust leak. I finally crawled under it and discovered that the most rear bolt on the drivers side exhaust manifold is broke off. Is this a common problem on these things. looks like it sticks out far enough that I will be able to get it out though if I get the manifold off. Are the bolts usually in there pretty good? I don't want to snap another one. Seems strange though, from what i can tell the engine has never been out before.

 

Blue66....

Common....not sure...But I would reccommend is go to Sears and get some sockets that are used to remove bolts, studs. Spray some WD40 or other bolt/stud penetrating fluid over a number of days. When you take the manifold off have a Sawzall on hand as you may have to cut the remaining bolts off (try to leave as long as possible) as they may seize in the manifold. I purchased a gasket as stock there isn't one but international has them. Upon instal put a liberal amount of anti-seize on the bolts. You will notice on the exhaust manifold there will be one bolt hole that is smaller then the others and this is the first one to start with on install so the manifold lines-up head.

jrc

 

If you have access to an industrial product called Chesterton SpraySolvo it is the best I have ever used if not PB Blaster is the next best just spray let it soak for a day and repeat. Good luck

 

Hmm, sounds good. I wont be able to get to it for several weeks though