CHEVY TAHOE EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL & BROKEN STUD REMOVAL

[@cnrails]

Loc-tite on the manifold bolts? Why not antiseize? I can assure you that you don’t need any loc-tite on any of those bolts.

[@wyattoneable]

Steve Rob and The car doctor are two great channels. It's good to see you back at work on the truck but what a pain in the butt.

[@RICKAFIX]

+wyattoneable they sure are..about to start the rusted brake line this will be interesting..thanks Wyatt

[@RICKAFIX]

+wyattoneable they sure are..about to start the rusted brake line this will be interesting..thanks Wyatt

[@joelopez6525]

If your a high mileage driver, and it sounds like you are, a lot of guys when they do exhaust repairs on this style truck they will will install aftermarket flex pipe joints to give the rigid system a little give. It's the weight of the system along with heat and vibration that causes the rear manifold bolts the snap like that. It's a little costly but it will save you head aches in the future if you replace this truck for a newer model. PS you made Steve Rob look like had one to many cold ones. It was hilarious.

[@RICKAFIX]

+Joe Lopez Glad you liked it Joe

[@tomhunter1044]

I have 03 Tahoe p0171 and p0174, 0420, 0430,, had exhaust leak pass side,, used exhaust manifold repair kit,, no more noise,,now no more codes bank 1,, now still have bank 2 codes ,, and yes I have broken bolt on bank 2,, poss. Same problem,,, what do you think

[@RICKAFIX]

sorry i was on a work binge...cat?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Haha Buddy this is off the hook funny and probably the best vid I've ever seen on the exhaust manifold removal with the infamous broken bolts. Just awesome Rick. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@RICKAFIX]

+STEVE ROB thanks buddy couldn't of done it without yah

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Nice job Rick! Lucky on the ease of that broken one coming out.

[@RICKAFIX]

+The Disgruntled Mechanic agreed... thanks Disgruntle

[@billydenham9313]

Makes you sick doesn't it? I have a trailblazer with the bolt broken off 1/8 of an inch back in the hole. Got all the bolts out except the one closest to the firewall. It's a Bitch to get to . Any suggestions ?

[@RICKAFIX]

+Billy Denham some have welded a nut to it...and got it off that way..but only world if you have a welder...Eric o used a pick and got it to turn

[@billydenham9313]

I'm going to try grinding a groove in it so a flat tip screw driver will fit and see if i can get it to come out. It's worth a try.

[@jasonkarov]

KRAL and Dorman both sell manifold clamp kits for the bolts broken off. These clamp to threaded holes in the block and use a clamp bolt to hold the maniifold tight to the block. Search on KZbin for" chevy manifold clamp kits" or kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5q1eax5qriCfas

[@mangyst855]

Hi Rick! Thanx a lot for that vid! In a week or so when parts arrive i will have to remove drivers side cyl head because of a knocking lifter and was wondering how difficult it is to remove the exaust manifold. All bolts and nuts look like they are stuck to death and i was afraid i will break smth there. Especially that heat screen bolts and steering shaft were worring me. And now i know there is nothing to be afraid of! U gave me power to fixit! ;)

[@RICKAFIX]

+Андрей Н. It is all about timing in life lol...I wouldn't remove the heat shield I tried one bolt and it just striped it...You should film it...

[@RICKAFIX]

+Андрей Н. I also used a full can of PB Blaster the night before I did the work on all the manifold bolts and flange bolts...you can never spray those enough

[@stuzman52]

Nice work Rick and now you can go for another 200,000 miles before you have any more exhaust leaks LOL.. Keep up the good work!

[@RICKAFIX]

+stuzman52 Lol thanks Terry

[@EXOVCDS]

Nicely done... all ready for the next picking season! I was sure that more bolts were gonna break, lucky guy... gonna send you some money for the next big power ball draw, we'll split the winnings! Steve Rob's a poet & singer... who knew?!?

[@RICKAFIX]

+Thomas EXOVCDS yeah they changed the odds so the drawing are getting huge...thats not a bad idea international pool for the drawing lol

[@Badgertronix]

Gee you got lucky getting that stud out. I think you need to run some more B12 through your engine, seemed to have some strange deposits in each cylinder.

[@RICKAFIX]

+Badgertronix I really don't think B-12 will clean that up lol

[@GHOSTMAATVs]

jeez, I think after seeing what was inside those exhaust holes I woulda just gave up and bought a Dodge! LOL

[@RICKAFIX]

+Ghostma Nice Ghostma lol

[@justinp8946]

+RICKAFIX cool! I think I might enjoy that

[@moejr14]

How is this holding up

[@ThePlowGuys]

So you lucked out on getting the broken stud out. Then the far hole screws you over. That really sucked. It cost me 600$ to do the same thing at the garage, so look on the bright side....Well if there is one. WTF was with Steve....LMAO was he drunk when he cut those clips...OMG too funny Great vid -John

[@RICKAFIX]

+The Plow Guys I have saved the clips for awhile... Steve is pure comedy gold

[@greedgecko]

Great video. Thanks for the upload. Informative and funny. Keep it up. And, go Cubs!

[@RICKAFIX]

+Joe D thanks Joe...can't wait for spring training

[@mandyice8743]

Rick u should keep that shit may come in handy down the road bro!

[@carlosarce5013]

Yaaeeeh, you did it!

[@frankierwhereyouralwaysast903]

Pull it out , go in deeper. Thats what she said🤣

[@ozzstars_cars]

nice fix. exhaust leaks are annoying as hell

[@RICKAFIX]

+Ozzstar thanks Ozz

[@TheWwong]

Do you and the Car Doctor have the same "barber"?.........lol

[@RICKAFIX]

+ICU2 Yup Mr. Hereditary lol

[@lcsmith1692]

ICU2 what is the torque specs on a 99 Chevy Tahoe manifold bolts

[@kevinsmith420]

Thank you sir!!

[@wtbm123]

Nice fix

[@RICKAFIX]

+wtbm123 thanks

[@jewllake]

nothing wrong with a little Steve Rob in the heads. :)

[@RICKAFIX]

+jewllake haha thats what she said

[@denisecoss7607]

that's what she said haha

[@RICKAFIX]

+Denise Coss best line ever

[@OLDBD1]

what you were in the HB !!! and no heads up.

[@RICKAFIX]

+OLDBD1 it was just two days in and out had to put something back together...

[@billydenham9313]

Get you one of the regular propane torches . Heat the hell out of those flang bolts!

[@justinp8946]

Damn, wish I caught up with you in az haha

[@RICKAFIX]

+Justin P. I was hiding lol

[@justinp8946]

+RICKAFIX what do you do for a living rick? If you don't mind me asking. Sounds like you travel a lot :)

[@RICKAFIX]

+Justin P. Traveling GC Justin

[@adahoff]

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