JAMES_S_WALLACE@HP-Canada-om1.om.hp.com wrote:
>
> John,
> The manifolds are bolted together with two bolts that are a bit out of
> sight; watch for them if you want to separate. These bolts are affixed
>from
> the underside.
> The exhaust manifold can come off the head while still connected to the
> downpipe, and just lean over to one side. If you try to undo that flange,
> the studs will likely break off, and you're in for more work.
> Since you're into replacing the head gasket, likely, you may want to
> consider using a copper one. If you re-heat copper to red with a propane
> torch it will be re-annealed; then you can use it over again. There will
>be
> naysayers about this, but, what the heck, some of us like hacking around
>a
> bit. (They are a bit on the thick side though.) (Not the naysayers, the
> gaskets!)
> I got the following website from Justin Wagner's list (great list
>Justin!):
>
> http://www.headgasket.com/
>
> Best regards,
> Jim Wallace
> '60 TR3 TS81417
> **********************************************
> From: John Cowan <jfcowan@earthlink.net>
> Subject: TR-3A - Loose head bolts; combustion gasses in cooling system
>
> ......Or would it just be better to take off the manifolds, remove the head
>and
> replace the head gasket?
>
> Taking off the manifolds looks straighforward, except for the joint where
> the exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe meet. Does anyone know if there
> are any pitfalls in this operation?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John Cowan
James, you can also use bath water over, but you will certainly feel a
lot cleaner and more comfortable with clean fresh water, and its sure a
lots cheaper down the road tomorrow.
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