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"OK so I have pulled off the m

"OK so I have pulled off the manifold, not too hard a job and not too long of one. I think I lucked out as all bolts were SS and came out without shearing.

So what do I need to do to prep the old surface, gasket came off clean. The elbow gasket I will need to chisel off.

The bolts, do they get anti-sieze or lock tight?

How do I prep the gaskets, should I use a sealant?

I know to stagger torque, what poundage for a 318? I know to run for 30 minutes and then retorque?

Note I have read all the other posts, did drain the manifold before I removed it.

What else do I need to know?"
 
"..."The bolts, do they ge

"..."The bolts, do they get anti-sieze or lock tight?"

Hell yes!

..."How do I prep the gaskets, should I use a sealant?"

Best not to--it tends to plug up the riser outlets.

.."I know to stagger torque, what poundage for a 318? I know to run for 30 minutes and then retorque?"

Correct. Just tighen 'em up with a mechanic's arm and all will be well.

Jeff

PS: Be certain ALL the old gasket crap is removed."
 
"Jeff, the thread on brass dra

"Jeff, the thread on brass drain plugs and accessories points on risers. For ease of removal, anything to be applied to them ? F P"
 
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