Re: Exhaust manifolds removal?

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

How would you even get an impact onto the nuts holding the exhaust 
manifolds on? You cannot use universal sockets and extentions as they 
reduce the impact effect and besides there is very little control when 
using an impact wrench. Look at how often they break wheel lugs off in 
tire shops. Even if it did work you would probably rip the threads off 
of everything. Go to Midas or Meineke and you will see how the 
professionals do this kind of work, with an acetalyne torch, sawzalls 
and pneumatic ractchets (not impacts). Everyone has their favorite 
method for removing stubborn fasteners. Many novices are not 
comfortable using a torch but I have found it to be the method of 
choice whenever possible. There are many circumstances where use of a 
torch isn't appropriate, usually because of flammable things too close 
by like fuel lines, cloth, and fiberglass. When working on exhaust 
systems that isn't usually a problem because things that can be 
damaged by heat aren't usually placed close to the exhaust anyway.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxx> wrote:
> My method of choice for removing stuck bolts is to use an impact 
wrench. My
> logic here is that a jarring motion is more apt to shake it loose; 
whereas,
> a slow gradually increasing torque applied by hand will let it twist 
off and