Exhaust Manifold Gasket or Heat Shield
Happy New Year. I currently have an exhaust leak on my passenger side Exhaust Manifold. I was looking to replace the gasket to seal it up as I can see the space between my 352 and teh manifold itself.
Here are my questions:
1. Should I use the aftermarket gaskets that are sold for the 352 engine or use the heat shield that is reproduced or use BOTH?
2. Should I just replace the manifold while I have it off? Anotherwords is it one of those things that is better to replace while its off then have to re-do it some time later?
3. WHile the manifold is off is there anything else I should do?
Thanks for your time.
Don't break the exhaust manifold...
Mr. Finster: Not an expert but I've ruined an exhaust manifold by thinking I could bolt on the tighter the better...WRONG... 35 foot pound's is what it should be otherwise breaking & trying to braze is not a good place to be...And as Mr. Ford advised milling the surface or surface's is the best way to go...Good Luck Gregg!