Exhaust manifold in motorhome

[the_real_wild1]

Any suggestions where to go to get some broken exhaust manifold studs repaired on a class A motorhome? Need to get a quote or two done and see if it is worth having someone else do them as I don't. MH is a 32' so it can't go to just any shop. 454 engine.

 

[arff]

It's it's bad heads have to be removed

 

[TylerG]

Our 454 was done by Heath at Sherwood exhaust, unfortunately I think he's moved on to other ventures now

 

[the_real_wild1]

It's it's bad heads have to be removed

If I do it myself the head will come off. I have to check this weekend also. There is a panel that I might be able to remove plus with the tire off it may be ok to do. If it costs me a lot to have someone do it, then I may do it myself and just replace with performance parts. But I am also selling the MH and buying a toy hauler. So there is a fine line of what to invest in this one. A guy I work with might be buying it so I don't mind doing a little extra.

 

[Summitric]

If you're selling it anyway, do it yourself, and don't put anything extra on it.... You won't get your money back out of performance parts........ You should be able to go through the wheel well, easily

 

[JMCX]

not 454 but might work:

Exhaust Manifold Bolt Repair Kit - GM 8.1L Passenger Rear - Kral Auto Parts

 

[tex78]

If it's broke off flush or below deck, easy to build weld out of the broken bolt, then weld a nut to the weld-bolt

That's how I do them all, even ones with no room

No head removal, no drilling to far into places u don't want to

 

[the_real_wild1]

not 454 but might work:

Exhaust Manifold Bolt Repair Kit - GM 8.1L Passenger Rear - Kral Auto Parts

Interesting idea. Wont work for me but the link was worth looking into. Thanks.

 

[the_real_wild1]

If it's broke off flush or below deck, easy to build weld out of the broken bolt, then weld a nut to the weld-bolt

That's how I do them all, even ones with no room

No head removal, no drilling to far into places u don't want to

Ive done this a lot also and may be a better option then drilling.

 

[tex78]

Drill into coolant in the head and that would suck balls lol

 

[the_real_wild1]

Drill into coolant in the head and that would suck balls lol

That sounds like a good chance to put on a performance heads lol. And well a good intake, and cam and...... well maybe just a 572........lol Oh wait. Im supposed to be selling this thing. A high HP 4x4 conversion could be cool instead of a toy hauler.

 

[the_real_wild1]

Ric got it fixed up for me and drove it home today. 5 broken studs out of 8. Pain in the a$$ job for sure. Thanks again Ric!!!!!

 

[Summitric]

It wasn't a fun one... Studs all broke off inside head ... Was ugly
Thanks again for your business, Keith


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