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Offline Old guy

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Passenger exhaust manifold 71 454
« on: July 06, 2021, 12:50:29 PM »
Hi, after one of these. Anyone got one?  LHD. Car has aircon too (if that helps). Then.....is it a bastard of a job to remove and instal? Cheers.
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Re: Passenger exhaust manifold 71 454
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2021, 07:53:01 PM »
Tie the compressor up to roof of garage to save degassing, unbolt from brackets. Everything else is straight forward take note of spacers for compressor brackets. Spray the studs on flange gasket with lubricant a couple of days before starting.
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Re: Passenger exhaust manifold 71 454
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2021, 09:16:07 PM »
Got a photo or casting number.
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Re: Passenger exhaust manifold 71 454
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2021, 10:14:54 AM »
Thanks sirfixalot.

Can barely get a photo of the issue let alone anything else. When I get it off the car I'll let you know Bfit.....cheers.
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Re: Passenger exhaust manifold 71 454
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2021, 03:27:27 PM »
Quote from: Bfit on July 06, 2021, 09:16:07 PM
Got a photo or casting number.
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I would have as set of a 70 model , they should be the same  ,   but you never know.
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Re: Passenger exhaust manifold 71 454
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2021, 03:29:39 PM »
Yeah true. Not going to chance it. Have just ordered one via a Corvette shop. Should be here soon. Define soon....haha
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