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| jmalone |
 Aug 21 2012, 09:18 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 3-July 09 From: reno,NV Member No.: 10,529 Region Association: Northern California 
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I have the engine out of my 76 and have aquired a set of SSI heat exchangers. The old heat exchangers are still functional just not as nice as the new ones.
My fear is that I risk breaking some exhaust studs when I try to remove the old ones even if I soak them with penetrant and judiciously use heat. (I'm thinking a 20-30 percentchance off snaping one.) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Am I better off just leaving good enough alone and wait until I plan to pull the heads before installing the new HE's Any advice is greatly appreciated. |
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| SUNAB914 |
Aug 21 2012, 09:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 698 Joined: 29-December 08 From: Fredericksburg VA Member No.: 9,880 Region Association: South East States |
Just do it! There's your answer.
Should we start a poll? If you screw it up now, you can have the heads fixed this time. |
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| Java2570 |
Aug 21 2012, 09:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
+1 just do it....at least you have the engine out and if you do break something, it'll be easier to
do it now than after the engine is back in.... |
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| JawjaPorsche |
Aug 21 2012, 09:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Wow! That is a tough question. I have always believed if it is not broken, don't fix it! That is just me. You could "gently" try loosing the nuts. If they don't want to come off, go back to my rule! Pelican Parts sells replacement nuts. Good Luck!
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| poorsche914 |
Aug 21 2012, 10:02 AM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,090 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
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Try removing the exhaust nuts and if you run into any issues, leave well enough alone and keep using the old system. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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