Locking together Exhaust and Inlet Manifolds

[aussiebob]

Having a hard time getting these locked together any thoughts!.

[AZJeff]

I assume you are referring to the manifolds on the 4.0, because they are larger.  I find installing the exhaust first LOOSELY and then fitting the intake works best.

 

i also ditch the stupid OEM manifold bolts for all of the lower attachment points, and instead use studs and nuts.  It makes alignment about a million times easier.  The only ones I retain with the OEM bolts are the upper ones that attach the intake only in between cylinders 2 and 3  and between cylinders 4 and 5.

[JZLAJeep]

9 hours ago, AZJeff said:

i also ditch the stupid OEM manifold bolts for all of the lower attachment points, and instead use studs and nuts.  It makes alignment about a million times easier.  The only ones I retain with the OEM bolts are the upper ones that attach the intake only in between cylinders 2 and 3  and between cylinders 4 and 5.

That's a solid idea. Those bolts on the bottom are patience testing. Will keep this in mind for the next time we do this.