So who knows what to do about this?

[ras2433]

When replacing the clutch I broke one of the manifold bolts on the back side next to the fire wall. Well if you went under the car upside down from the front. Go to the back manifold, and the bolt on the right is the one that broke off.
I was cutting the resignator off and I must of lossened it or broken somewhat of a seal that happened to keep the exhaust quiter then than now.
Now aren't these bolts more like studs? So the stud is threaded into the manifold? Well sh*&, Now I have a big exhaust leak right at the manifold and exhaust ******. Anyone have any ideas besides drilling the stud out? I guess there really ain't much I could do.
The only thing I can think of is to use a do it yourself C clamp. Richard knows what I'am talking about. And this acts just like a C clamp or a bolt.
These are made specifically for broken exhaust manifold bolts or studs.
There really isn't a whole lot of room to maneuaver. So options are limited.
Hope to hear some interesting ideas or opinions.

 

[Bizzy]

Pull the manifold off and then drill/tap it out. It's not as bad of a job as most people think. The manifold "bolts" that hold the y-pipe on are 2 sided studs, threaded on both ends.

 

[ras2433]

Well heres the thing, I was trying to stay away from pulling the manifold off.
If anything I would drill the stud out with the man. still attached, But I'll have to pull the cats off.

 

[ras2433]

I want to apologize for the other thread about the parts needed and sneeking the 94 in there for sale.
That was way out of my league. I' am sorry for that. I apologize for being a dumb $%#. Just want you to know that is not who i am in person. I should' ve read guidelines, and folowed the rules that were givin.
Once again, I'am sorry. Hopefully we can talk some more and this time I won't be such an idiot

 

[shomethe$$$]

When replacing the clutch I broke one of the manifold bolts on the back side next to the fire wall. Well if you went under the car upside down from the front. Go to the back manifold, and the bolt on the right is the one that broke off.
I was cutting the resignator off and I must of lossened it or broken somewhat of a seal that happened to keep the exhaust quiter then than now.
Now aren't these bolts more like studs? So the stud is threaded into the manifold? Well sh*&, Now I have a big exhaust leak right at the manifold and exhaust ******. Anyone have any ideas besides drilling the stud out? I guess there really ain't much I could do.
The only thing I can think of is to use a do it yourself C clamp. Richard knows what I'am talking about. And this acts just like a C clamp or a bolt.
These are made specifically for broken exhaust manifold bolts or studs.
There really isn't a whole lot of room to maneuaver. So options are limited.
Hope to hear some interesting ideas or opinions.

Here is a picture from my project of the rear manifold, so the space around is a lot less on the SHO chassis, anyway, I can't recall but I'm guessing it does thread into the manifold

-What your talking about is CLAMP-A-STUD, the space above the stud is gonna make it a real tight fit

http://www.jcwhitney.com/CLAMP-A-STUD/GP_2006224_N_111+10201+600012705_10101.jcw

-how much of the stud is remaining? if you have something, you could heat surrounding metal with a torch and grap it with a vice grips or stud remover socket, a $8 propane torch could work if you held in on there for like 20 minutes

 

[93rev2sev]

When I had the same thing happen last time, I spent 45 minutes drilling and tapping those holes, only to have the Tap break off on it's way out on the last stud :banghd:

I thought I was up ****-creek. I did NOT want to remove the manifold. When I was done with my , I pulled the manifold and it took me about 25 minutes...total...without air tools...I was amazed that I spent sooo much time drilling and getting crap in my eyes when I could have just pulled the manifold fromt the start....

It's definately the way to go...especially since the exhaust manifold to head gaskets are re-usable.

Don't drill and tap your rear manifold while it's on the car. It's just lunacy...lunacy that I've learned from.

 

[ras2433]

You know I've been wondering what the name of this tool was. I had bought one for the atx. Because I did the same thing on it. I ended up not using it and took it back. I actally got it at auto zone for half the price. Yeah, Thank you. I have been seriously thinking of the name of it. Now my loud exhaust problem will be taken care of today.
Thank you a hundred times. Seriously!!!!

 

[Bizzy]

I want to apologize for the other thread about the parts needed and sneeking the 94 in there for sale.
That was way out of my league. I' am sorry for that. I apologize for being a dumb $%#. Just want you to know that is not who i am in person. I should' ve read guidelines, and folowed the rules that were givin.
Once again, I'am sorry. Hopefully we can talk some more and this time I won't be such an idiot

Apology accepted.

 

[hawkeye18]

Apology accepted.

Awww...! now hug!