Replacing exhaust manifold gasket

[Greg]

Well the drop kicks who fitted my extractors did a sloppy job, leaving bits of the old gasket underneath the new gasket they fitted, and a leak has developed.

I'm going to do it myself this time (the only way you can be sure it's done right).

I got a tube of exhaust sealer to put on the new gasket to ensure a perfect seal.

Is there anything special I should know before I do this or any tips on how not to snap a stud?

Cheers

Greg

[Timd]

Hope they replaced all the manifold studs. I had to easy out 5 studs when i did mine a few weeks ago, couldnt get the drill at one of them cause the zeds engine bay is so tight with the rb20. I am now in the process of removing the head just to get a stud out. Now ive found some farkstick has stripped a head stud, oh the joys of home mechanics. in short, my advice is replace all manifold studs just for peace of mind. bout 3 bucks a pop from nissan. Get a can of penetrant or similar and spray each nut the night before. Other than that its just luck of the draw.

Good Luck