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10-02-2007, 01:45 PM
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Learn something new every day
Was looking at my turbo this weekend to see how difficult it is to replace the gasket between it and the manifold. Seems as if my truck may have had a cracked manifold at one time because I found this
10-02-2007, 02:42 PM
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At least it's a good quality replacement. However, the bolt holding the center portion of the manifold does not look like the original replacement socket-head type. This looks like a cheap ol' machine bolt in there. Could be a stripped and re-tapped head or simply the fact that the original had fallen out. Just a little observation here... I don't think it's anything to sweat over..
10-02-2007, 02:46 PM
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Nice find.
Boy you really know how to rain on someguys parade
At least it's a good quality replacement. However, the bolt holding the center portion of the manifold does not look like the original replacement socket-head type. This looks like a cheap ol' machine bolt in there. Could be a stripped and re-tapped head or simply the fact that the original had fallen out. Just a little observation here... I don't think it's anything to sweat over..
10-02-2007, 07:09 PM
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Funny thing is, I've had the truck for a year and just noticed the ATS this past weekend.
I knew a Pete Chouinard a few years ago, is that your name too?
I knew a Pete Chouinard a few years ago, is that your name too?
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