While removing y-pipe managed to round off one of the nuts bolting the manifold to the y-pipe on the driver’s side. So in my infinite wisdom I attacked it with an angle grinder. Removed the nut. Removed the y-pipe. Mission accomplished.

Now what to do about the shortened manifold bolt. How do I get this thing out? Are they pressed in?

In the end I will be running a set of pacesetters w/ an ory. That will not be until late this year. Don't want an exhaust leak until then. Next day the ticking is already driving me crazy.

MS

 

just turn up the radio. BAM!!! problem fixed!

 

Just drive it out the top of the manifold flange, use a socket/extension that will fit over the bolt and whack it a few times with a dead-blow....it'll pop right out (exactly like driving out wheel studs)

 

Yelo- Thanks, I'll get it a go this weekend.