L98IROCZ89

The driver's side exhaust manifold on my car is a piece of ****. It has already been replaced because of a BAD exhaust leak (there was a hold in where the bolt connects it to the collector).

The new one leaks now as well (I believe at the place where the manifold is connected to the collector with a threaded bolt.) I keep tightening it, but the threads are stripped. So as soon as I drive the car, it comes loose again. What can I do?????

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***The driver formerly known as 89IROCZ***

1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
350c.i. TPI, rebuilt 700R4 auto w/shift kit, Dual catalyst Monza PaceSetter Cat-Back (currently no muffler, sounds on webpage) 3.23 Posi rear, Hypertech chip, Under-Drive pulleys, AFPR, K&N's, moddified MAF, Alarm, Keyless entry, remote starter, 92 Z28 AeroWing, Brand New Paint (6/21/01)

Future: ZZ4 TPI w/EGR, T56, 3.42 or 3.73, Spohn SFC, strut tower brace and LCA's

1989 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport
2.8 MPFI, no mods
225,000 miles and still ticking!

More info, pictures and sounds (of the IROC) available on my webpage: http://go.to/iroc-z

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Dan87IROC-Z

Honestly, if you can afford it, buy a set of headers, I don't think you will be able to get that fixed. I guess you could take the manifold and y-pipe to a machine shop and they might be able to fix it for you, but it will be costly. IMO, just spend the $300 on a set of Edelbrock TES headers, they include all the bolts, y-pipe and everything you need!

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission
Borg Warner 7.75" 9 Bolt Rear End with 2.77:1 Gears.

Current Mods: LT4 HOT Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Catco 3" High-Flow Catalytic Converter, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Transgo Shift Kit, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition, K&N Filters, JET TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET: 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)

allbee1

here is the cheep way to fix it make sure u have a good donut which is like rubber part that goes between. If the hole is stripped drill it out and put bolt and nut with lock washers do not drill out if you do not have to.

allbee1

here is the cheep way to fix it make sure u have a good donut which is like rubber part that goes between. If the hole is stripped drill it out and put bolt and nut with lock washers do not drill out if you do not have to.

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with a 350 .030 over eagle piston and rods r.v cam tean g intake 750 holley card msd dist. with 6al box edelbrock headers