starfleethero
Junior Member
Hello Experts!
I am seeking some advice regarding my exhaust manifolds. I have intentions to replace them with headers in the coming months as I also need to replace my CAT (one project extends to another as usual!). Normally this would be a job that I would be entirely comfortable tackling with my rookie-level hobby-mechanic experience.
What gives me pause is the extent to which my manifolds have rusted. If the odds are that I'll be looking at a few bolts breaking during the removal, I think I might just save some more pennies and have a shop take off the manifolds as I do not have the equipment to pull the engine to drill out broken bolts.
Granted, I know nothing is a guarantee when it comes to this sort of thing, but I'm just looking for some second opinions on whether or not it looks like a "don't you dare try that yourself" or "hey, it might just be fine" sort of thing.
I am seeking some advice regarding my exhaust manifolds. I have intentions to replace them with headers in the coming months as I also need to replace my CAT (one project extends to another as usual!). Normally this would be a job that I would be entirely comfortable tackling with my rookie-level hobby-mechanic experience.
What gives me pause is the extent to which my manifolds have rusted. If the odds are that I'll be looking at a few bolts breaking during the removal, I think I might just save some more pennies and have a shop take off the manifolds as I do not have the equipment to pull the engine to drill out broken bolts.
Granted, I know nothing is a guarantee when it comes to this sort of thing, but I'm just looking for some second opinions on whether or not it looks like a "don't you dare try that yourself" or "hey, it might just be fine" sort of thing.