exhaust manifold removal

["mike sutton" <mikanlin62@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Fwiw, the exhaust manifold fasteners on these cars were usually held on by
studs and nuts,  and yes the studs went into the water passages in the
exhaust manifolds.  On MOST of these, with the exception being some of the
performance manifolds that had a very unique deep nut from the factory, you
can replace the stock nut with a BRASS nut , which will eliminate the
problem of frozen fasteners and busted studs in the future.  The same rule
applies to the fasteners between the manifold and exhaust pipes, it may not
be a big deal but someone in the future will thank you for making that
change....maybe even you!

Mikey
62 Crown Coupe