What are the manifold-to-collector bolts?
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What are the manifold-to-collector bolts?
I hope I don't get rained out this weekend and can move ahead with installing a header into my 96XJ. I'm trying to stay ahead of the game and be prepared to replace the bolts that connect the header/exhaust manifold to the flange/collector/downpipe (whatever it's called). I'm assuming they'll break. What size bolts do I use to replace them so I can get them now? Do I need to go to the dealer (shudder) or can I just hit up Home Depot? Thanks!
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Thanks. I ask because I got the header used and it didn't come with any of the hardware. I wanted to see if the bolts were a standard size I could pick up from Home Depot in case the originals were unusable. I downloaded the parts list from Doug Thorley and it says the bolts are 3/8". I think I'll be okay. I appreciate the reply!
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Originally Posted by BotakBeng
No worries.
I would get a new exhaust flange gasket.
I would get a new exhaust flange gasket.
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Appears I needed an adapter to go from the 3-bolts on the header to the 2-bolt exhaust flange. Also, the header is 2.5" and the downpipe is 2.25". I guess one of these days, I'm going to have to open that up. I believe whatever cat-back I go with, it'll be 2.5" already.
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