One way to De Smog an L-series exhaust manifold

[fisch]

This seemed like a clean simple solution since getting the fittings on those tubes out can be tough. An eyesore gone, much happier.

 

I went for least frustration possible. Sure, an extra step 'tapping', but worth it to not wrestle with those fittings! It was actually a pleasure to do this rather than cussing at it with bleeding knuckles.

 

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[Draker]

Good idea!

[Rick-rat]

 

 

I took my manifold off and when you heat the fittings red hot they come out pretty easily, was able to remove the entire tube. Those fittings are not pipe thread, put in metric bolts and cut the head off the bolt flush with the manifold

[Laecaon]

Why does the dewalt drill have a carbon fiber handle?

 

Also, next time try tapping with a drill. Its fun, and only sometimes results in a broken tap...

[datzenmike]

I removed the tubes completely so they are not in the exhaust ports at all. They reach almost to the valve guide. Them popped these pipe plugs in...