Recent content by Islander 2x

Its not pretty, but it works. Not up to my standards or ability but it will do until this engine needs a rebuild.

Update: I decided to work with the existing hole and ground down a 2 ended stud to fit tight. I was able to get it straight and used tech steel to pack the around the stud. I put on the old gasket but with copper RTV on both sides. It's has been tested with a handful of WOT runs and 6 weeks of...

Thanks for the advice. I don't want to mess with what is left of the bolt and enlarging the hole if coolant is that close. I have an idea how to try and make a stud work. I will give it a go as the weather is great, I want my Jeep back.

Snowbird Tom - hi. Appreciate the response. What happens if you drill out the entire tapered area? Does it get thin? Needing 17 lft / lbs isn't that much. I'm certain I can do something without it leaking as the previous shoddy repair held for 1.5 yrs (or more) as I owned it for that long...

I think he put a small bolt in there in reverse as the shape in the block has straight edges. Maybe tried to use that as a stud which is why it wasn't in very deep. In any case, not a good idea.

Hi BLACKJKU That is likely what that top piece is. I haven't messed with it yet since I don't know how best to approach the repair. Thanks

New member - hello all. I have a 2010 Jeep Wrangler JKU with over 200,000 km. There was some shoddy repairs by the previous owner that I have been fixing slowly over time. Decided the small exhaust leak at the rearmost manifold bolt was next. I could feel the stud just below the face of the...