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Old 12-20-2021, 04:34 PM   #6
JayJay
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Default Re: Exhaust manifold glands

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Originally Posted by J Franklin View Post
Be careful installing it as the ears on it are fragile. I have snapped them off more than once I think.
Thanks. New gaskets, and I ran the four nuts up about a quarter turn at a time. I also figured that while tightening the two manifolds might want to move independently of each other so I left those two bolts loose until the manifolds were seated. It felt good.

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