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Which Way Do Exhaust Manifold Gaskets Go? (Answered)

Installing an exhaust manifold gasket on an exhaust manifold can be tricky because you aren’t sure which way to install it. Some are marked clearly to help make installation easier and others may look identical on both sides. You can sometimes find instructions with the gasket or on the manufacturer’s website. What is the best […]

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Will 305 Exhaust Manifold Fit A 350 OR 302 Exhaust Manifold Fit A 351?

In most cases a 305 exhaust manifold will fit on a 350 motor engine and a 302 exhaust manifold will fit on a 351 motor engine. There are some cases where they may not fit but even if this is a problem you encounter, you can still have the manifold or the motor engine modified

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Why Do Exhaust Manifold Bolts Break? (Solved)

Exhaust manifold bolts can be prone to breakage because of how hot they can become due to heat exposure while running your vehicle. They are vital for the manifold’s smooth performance, so any bolts’ breakage may have serious problems with the entire functioning of the exhaust system. The bolts hold the exhaust manifold in place,

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Do Exhaust Manifold Studs/Bolts Need Loctite or Anti-seize? (Explained)

With time, exhaust manifold bolts or studs from your car’s exhaust system usually corrode, seize, wear and tear, then loosen. Most car owners and drivers who find themselves in such situations with their manifold bolts usually wonder which products to use to prevent their bolts from seizing, galling, and corroding. One question that usually pops

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What Is Car Exhaust System? (Purpose & Components Explained)

Every car that runs on gas has an exhaust system that helps cars run smoothly, keep emissions in check and muffle the noise. But have you wondered what it is and how it works? In this article we will explain exactly that, so read on. Here’s A Car Exhaust System Purpose and Components The car

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What Are The 6 Major Car Parts? (Explained For Beginners)

Have you ever wondered what are the major parts or components that make the car? When you look at your car, have you ever wondered how the car works and what is inside? The car is made of thousands of parts but we will try to break it down into 6 major parts or distinct

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Do Car Exhaust Manifold Bolts Need to be Torqued? (Answered)

Your car exhaust manifold is a vast metal bolted to the engine’s side. It usually links the exhaust tailpipe to its main engine block. You will find it fixed with bolts near the engine. Since it’s a solid structure unto which the exhaust tailpipe is bolted, you may wonder if the car exhaust manifold bolts

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New replacement ATP car exhaust manifold

Are ATP Exhaust Manifolds Good? (Explained For Beginners)

As a car owner, you know your car needs maintenance from time to time. One such area of maintenance is the exhaust system when there comes a time you need a new replacement exhaust manifold. One of the replacement exhaust manifolds you can get is the ATP exhaust Manifold manufactured by ATP Automotive. But are

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Is A Car Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Necessary? (3 Signs Of Damage)

Diesel cars usually have an exhaust manifold, part of the car exhaust system, attached to the engine which can get quite hot (up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit) during normal use. For that reason, they are shielded to prevent the heat from spreading to other components. But is a car exhaust manifold heat shield necessary or

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5 Reasons Why My Car Exhaust Manifold Is Smoking? (Solved)

Your car exhaust manifold is the front part of a car’s exhaust system. Mainly located directly to the engine block, it filters all the exhaust gases from all the components and transfers them to your vehicle’s catalytic converter. So, any leak in the exhaust manifold usually causes gases to escape, which can be hazardous and

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