Fretting Exhaust Manifold Install

[awthorn]

So I should have all the parts in by this weekend to do my exhaust manifold on Saturday for my 3rz mini header install.

I am not sure why but I am feeling really worried about it for some reason. 11 bolts / nuts are all that stand in the way but I am fearing breaking a stud in my block. She needs the replacement badly as surprised it hasn't snapped in half yet. I got a better look when I removed the heat shield today to start 5 days of PB Blaster. Any tips / tricks or reassurance you guys can lend me? Thanks!

 

[UnderFire]

Use smooth, even pressure with a long handled ratchet, some of the studs will come out with the nuts still on, don't worry about it, just make sure you start them back in straight.

The PB Blaster treatment should work great, I just sprayed mine about 2 hrs before hand and had no problems.

The biggest pain is getting everything lined up when you're putting it back together, another set of hands would be great, but i was able to get it done alone.