Passenger side exhaust leak at the manifold flange where it joins to the downpipe
Is there any possible way to fix this without pulling the engine or the manifold off or the transmission out? I cant get it from the top or bottom or through the wheel well. The bolts are rusted on and at least one will probably have to be cut and drilled. I also cant find a doughnut gasket of any kind listed for my truck. Any hits, tips, ideas, or suggestions about how I can get at it and remedy this situation please?
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Answers & Comments
The manifold will have to be pulled off
rusted bolts and nuts can be removed with the application of heat on the nut bolt followed quick cooling with wd -40
it breaks the rust seal
use rust penetrant liberly
Is there a donut for my truck? The pipe and manifold look to be in good shape, it just looks like at some point the truck was bottomed out and it bent the bolts on the manifold flange... New bolts may realign it and fix it, but I'm curious if there is something I can put in it just for extra reassurance.