My exhaust manifold is very badly rusted to my cylinder head and i was looking to just buy new ones as I dont think I will be able to get the bolts out. Im trying to spend as little as possible. Does anyone know where I could buy these parts used? Even if someone has a part car that they dont mind selling these parts from. Please post links and prices if you are willing to sell. (My car is a 1973 ford maverick)
it needs a new manifold gasket and the manifold is stuck on to the cylinder head. The bolts are very badly rusted in. You can barely tell the back end of the bolts from the metal of the cylinder head. I have no way of getting the bolts out unless I pay 800 for someone to remove them. Its cheaper and easier to get used or new ones. Whichever is cheaper.
If someone thinks they can remove the bolts ill send them the manifold and cylinder head in exchange for a discount on whatever parts i buy. The cylinder head is in good condition its just stuck to the exhaust manifold. The exhaust manifold has the worst rust on it.
If somebody is telling you $800 you need to find another shop. I would recommend getting new bolts regardless and have your exhaust manifold decked to make sure it is perfectly flat. You will need a shop (or somebody) that can heat up the bolts to make sure they don't break off in the head.
I see no way that it can be "stuck". Pulling the entire head is going to give you more problems than what you are trying to solve.
To do that effectively....you are going to spend $300 to $500 minimum. Probably more. Lots more if you can't do the work yourself.
