Rb26Dett Exhaust Manifold

[Stag92]

Anyone know if a write up somes ones done on changing exhaust manifold gasket for an rb26 stagea

[KiwiRS4T]

Anyone know if a write up somes ones done on changing exhaust manifold gasket for an rb26 stagea

Dunno but a quick search reveals this advice on gasket choice: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/354531-rb26dett-exhaust-gaskets/

and the other piece of advice is that you a likely to break some studs and if so you should replace the lot with genuine Nissan ones.

And have a look through this section - what you need to know may be in the how to change turbo or something like that:http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/forum/57-tutorials-diy-faq/

[Missileman]

Dont skimp, besides the studs new washers and nuts are a must.

[MrStabby]

Broken studs are more an R25 thing aren't they? No broken studs on my old 26, they weren't replaced when the turbos were, and still no problems.

[scotty nm35]

I have changed a few, probably from overtightening. The manifold needs to move around on the head a little as it expands.

[ido09s]

Its RB25's that constantly break studs

I have maybe broken one in all the pairs i have taken off RB26's.

As for the OP wanting to remove the turbo's, just take your time and you will be right. There is a sequence to taking them off that makes it easier but you will figure it out as you go.

Edited June 4, 2014 by ido09s

[XRATED]

Grow an extra elbow too... and prepare yourself for making a custom tool too (eg buy a cheap spanner set to cut to size as required).

A stagea will probably be a little easier than a skyline too. I swear the engine bay in my c34 is wider than my 32gtr.

Cheers

J.

[Missileman]

Bottom line is it's a kent of a job, do it once and do it right!