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    Exhaust Manifold bolts

    Thanks Lou, still have lots to yet on this motor before I get to start it. Previous owner wasn't handy and was upfront about not staying up on the maintenance. The list includes replacing the fuel pump assembly, high pressure pump was pitted on the casing and started spraying fuel on the motor...
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    Exhaust Manifold bolts

    Dubs283, thanks for your reply, hoping to get this season in and then get the valve job done for the next. Season is fairly short up here, so hoping it holds up till September, thanks again
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    Exhaust Manifold bolts

    Capt Bill, Scott, I've been so concerned these past few days after seeing the rust inside, hearing from you both as well as LouC have relieved alot of stress here. My wife was ready to hang me for buying someone else's problem. Thanks so much, don't know what I'd do without your wealth of...
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    Exhaust Manifold bolts

    Nice job on the motor, looks fantastic. Will definitely take your advice and a compression test done. Cleaning mating surfaces on the block, painting where needed, will be putting the manifolds on tomorrow. Can't thank you enough for your help and guidance, thanks again Lou
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    Exhaust Manifold bolts

    Thanks Lou C, bases on the attached pics, do you think there's any cause for concern, anything I should do before bolting new manifolds on. Looks like the leak started at the elbow gasket. Purchased boat end of last season, replacing what's needed
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    Exhaust Manifold bolts

    Got the elbows and one manifold off today, the starboard side. Went after that one first, had the most surface rust. Bolts came out after a week of daily penetrating spray. Picked up extra long bolts, cut heads off, to hold in place as many here suggested. Found some rust inside the exhaust gas...
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    Exhaust Manifold bolts

    Thanks Scott, it's a 2006, appreciate your help
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    Exhaust Manifold bolts

    Hi everyone, new here, have a VP 4.3 gxi motor, going to be replacing the risers and manifolds soon, looking to verify bolt size and thread in order to get right size tap to clean out block threads, first time doing this myself. Going to be using Barr instead of OEM, should I use there gaskets...
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