Date:         Sat, 2 Jun 2007 15:04:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Exhaust manifold blown - rusted bolts...tips?
Comments: To: Marla Stelk <mjstelk@HOTMAIL.COM>
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When it comes to exhaust, one of my favorite tools is a real heat wrench.
Oxygen-Acetylene torch! One that one fails, then it is time for the close
quarter right angle drill and careful use of drill bits and taps. If
replacing a pipe attached to the head, this may be a job for a pro. Then
make sure they use high quality hardware, even stainless and good anti
seize so it may be removed next time.



Dennis





-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Marla Stelk
Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 12:51 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Exhaust manifold blown - rusted bolts...tips?



Hello listees,



So I foolishly thought it would be a simple fix...

I have a leak in my exhaust where a manifold has either deteriorated or
blown out (the cause I'm thinking of my idling issues).  I bought a new
one to replace it thinking I could just undue the exhaust bolts, slide the
old one out and slide the new one in.  Of course, however, my exhaust,
although replaced about 4 years ago is all rusty now and the bolts are
basically parts of the pipes now.  Any tips on how I should proceed?



Thanks in advance,

MJ Stelk

'87 Westy GL




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