Preparing myself psychologically to replace exhaust gaskets

[paulsaw]

Preparing myself psychologically to replace exhaust manifold gaskets

 

2.8L V6 is displaying almost a ticking sound when under load (mainly uphill). There is also an odor of exhaust inside the cab. I am 90% certain it's a leaking exhaust manifold gasket (drivers side).

 

I got the gaskets and some PB Blaster. I am preparing to do this soon, but as it's a problem that can be put off I find that is exactly what I keep doing. I am scared I will bust those rusted bolts.

 

Any words of wisdom for me... I've never tried to change exhaust manifold gaskets before.

[paulsaw]

Halftime update - guess I was worried over nothing...

 

The drivers side manifold (surprisingly) came off easy. The bolts seemed loose and the gasket is full of corrosion and has about four breaks in it. I am now 100% sure this is what's been causing the engine ticking noise.

 

This was kind of a pain in the @$$ but was worth it to find my valves or lifters aren't the problem.

 

Also... the old gasket was installed shiny-side towards the manifold so that is how I put the new one back on.

[Oizarod115]

:cheers: don't you love it when i good plan comes together? :chillin:

[summerinmaine]

Also... the old gasket was installed shiny-side towards the manifold so that is how I put the new one back on.

 

Of course, the old one went bad . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just sayin' ;)