machining exhaust manifold and 2 broken studs

[evan1242]

hey guys

car = 1983 280 ZX Turbo.

 

so far i have gotten the intake and exhaust manifold off, and the turbo is still attached to the down pipe because i cant get it to break free.

 

but anyways,

i was wondering where and what kinds of shops should i trust to make sure that my exhaust manifold is done right?

 

also, i have 2 broken exhaust manifold studs.

the first one is the one that is just under the t-stat housing.

(it is broken off inside the head)

the second one is the one closest to the fire wall (number 6 cylinder)

this one still has plenty of thread to get a hold of, but i think that i am still going to heat up really hot because i don't want to take the risk of breaking that one off in the head too.

 

any thoughts/ideas would be great!

 

thanks

 

 

[Warren]

Tommy Goza right there in Acworth on 92 can do it, but I wouldn't let him work on a lawnmower...That's just me though.

 

Take the head down to Chix Machine Shop down on Pat Mell Roat at South Cobb Drive in Smyrna. If you need more help, gimme a call... 770-919-1699.

 

One more thing, before you get ready to put it all back together, order a manifold stud kit from Pallnet down in Slidell, LA... http://www.freewebs.com/pallnet . It may take a few days to get the kit, but it's well worth it.

 

Also, you'll want to clearance the slots at the first and last studs...by clearancing them, I mean take a hand file and file away some of the material (nearest the center of the manifold)... as these two slots (instead of holes) tend to move outward when the manifold heats up after being torqued down....consequently touching and pushing outward on these two studs...try to remove them and well, you know the consequences already.

 

Any questions, I'm local...call me at the number above if I can help.

 

Warren

[evan1242]

that sounds good,

but the only thing is that i really don't want to take the head off myself.

(in other words, i don't want to really screw it all up)

doing this work is the most i have ever really done on a car.

(intake/exhaust manifold gasket)

i don't think the head needs any other work except for getting that hole tapped out.

my compression numbers are all from 142 to 144.

 

i would be willing to do it if you have done it before and could help me.

thanks again

[Warren]

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