Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Exhaust Manifold Removal

[Iron Duke II]

When removing the exhaust manifold should the bolts be loosened in a reverse of the install sequence? Also should they be nursed out as in the following vids?

 

[bcbender]

not sure if its relevant, but on my 04 common rail I was worried about them but they all came out easy. I did not do anything special left one on each end to hold it up while I pulled them all and then put them back after resurfacing and replacing leaking gaskets. Stock manifold was decently warped so had a shop clean it up, no more leaks

 

[Cummins12V98]

Hit them with some Kroil let set for a while and remove them in whatever order you want.

 

[Iron Duke II]

Still looking at aftermarket manifolds.
The 3 piece ATS 94-98 5.9L nor the 1-PC exhaust manifolds appear to include tapped bolt holes for the heater line supports. https://www.atsdiesel.com/ats-t3-si...manifold-kit-1994-1998-dodge-5-9l-12v-cummins

The BD Diesel 3 piece manifold appears to be the only one I can find that does.

Thanks

 

[BigPapa]

I put the ATS on my ‘95. I don’t recall not being able to bolt the tubes up. This is the only pic I have showing it.

 

[GAmes]

I have an ATS 3 piece and it has the mounting point for the heater hose mount. I suggest you call them to see if they have the wrong picture or changed the design.

 

[Iron Duke II]

The oem manifold on our truck has two heater line mounting points. One next to the # 1 and another next to #4. I anticipate a conversation with ATS in the morning. Thanks

 

[GAmes]

The one mount by the #4 has worked OK for me. I don't remember what the original looked like, been a long time.

 

[GAmes]

I do remember I had to rebend/modify the bracket for the pressure line to the wastegate from the AFC.

 

[Iron Duke II]

Here is what we have.

 

[GAmes]

That forward one must go to the transmission cooler.

 

[Iron Duke II]

That forward one must go to the transmission cooler.

Yes, unfortunately.

 

[BigPapa]

Yes, unfortunately.

???

 

[Iron Duke II]

???

Does the transmission cooler line need that support bracket?

 

[Iron Duke II]

When I speak with ATS here is the model they have in addition to the 3 piece.
https://www.atsdiesel.com/ats-t3-si...b2Z9gTh1Yn3gKELMW8cngLxhXPsB2pcIaAlLmEALw_wcB

 

[BigPapa]

Does the transmission cooler line need that support bracket?

I was just wondering why you said “unfortunately”.

 

[Iron Duke II]

I was hoping for a aftermarket manifold that accommodates the forward transmission cooler bracket as well. If there are no negative issues for the cooler without it great.

 

[GAmes]

I was just wondering why you said “unfortunately”.

He was responding to me.

 

[BigPapa]

He was responding to me.

I realize that, I just didn't understand the word "unfortunately". No big deal.

 

[Iron Duke II]

ATS Tech line says their 1-PC T3 manifold does not have any mounting bolt holes for the coolant lines. They said it was for the high performance applications, like racing etc..

I then called Geno's and asked for their recommendation, which is the BD brand. The kit offered through them does include gaskets, does not include the fasteners. They do sell stud kits however. Not sure if bolts or studs with nuts are the way to go. https://www.genosgarage.com/product/studkit8905/exhaust-manifolds

With a military discount, shipping and tax, the cost from them s more than a couple other vendors that sell ATS and BD. Then also the sales are happening today.

Back to the Xmas lights.