Help! Exhaust manifold gasket blown

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Guardian, Mar 15, 2012.

  1. T800

    T800 Light Load Member

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    I also changed the water pump when I did mine as you need to remove half that stuff to change the waterpump in the future. the big oil cooler is a pain to reinstall
     
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  3. Semi Crazy

    Semi Crazy Road Train Member

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    You might be in for more than you know. I broke six studs on my 3406C. Plus the one that caused the leak to begin with.

    Get some stud puller rods. I got Harris Missile Weld from my local Airgas. Don't forget a welding blanket to keep molten steel off the rest of the truck. It takes a long time to build the weld up enough to weld a nut on.
    Weld a half second, peen, cool, repeat...

    Good luck!
     
  4. DL550CAT

    DL550CAT Road Train Member

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    All the ones I changed I was able to drill and use a easyout on. But they were sheared of and the truck was not that old.
     
  5. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    There are a couple of coolant hoses back in there, with everything apart, now is the time to change them!
     
  6. T800

    T800 Light Load Member

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    I was very lucky on mine with the syuds as all 12 we no sweat to remove 9 came out with the nut. it was a big day it took me 10 hrs including changing the water pump
     
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