Subj : Re: 97 Wrangeler
To   : Jahmas #1
From : Klutz #1@54.Wwivnet
Date : Mon Mar 01 2021 08:43 pm



J> 1) Do the exhaust manifold yourself and gain a world of wisdom,
J> 1) experience andappreciation for the working mechanic. After all...
J> 1) what could go wrong?

    I guess the biggest thing is the studs breaking off.  First time working  
on an old wrangler.  So far pretty simple to work on.  But the intake/exhaust  
layout... someone was saying hold my beer when they engineered that.

J> 2) 97Wranger 2.5, assume everything is frozen and corroded. Broken studs
J> 2) require theability to extract them by drilling and tapping. Make sure
J> 2) you have the tools,maybe a propane torch and plenty of WD40 or
J> 2) whatever petroleum distillate is invogue. Watch a few YouTube videos.
J> 2) 

     I have the ability to learn, but not the tools to extract broken studs.   
So far the plan is to soak them in Break Free over night and then run the  
engine until it is nice and hot.  Should come out easier (I hope) but the  
caveat is the engine is hot.  Also it's just me so I have to be someone  
careful.  
 
J> 
J> Overall I assume you know what you are getting into otherwise you would
J> nothave put this question out there. I suspect what I've described is
J> not new. Ifyou farm out your work you will have the satisfaction of not
J> having failed andyet, historically, I know that things I have done like
J> this in the past weredone well because I took my time. Also know when
J> you are up against somethingthat you cannot do and have someone you can
J> discuss this about. 

   I have worked on some other vehicles, so generally mechanics aren't new to  
me, just this wrangler.  Seems there are some oddities with Wranglers.  The 
Kids
tell me it is like Legos for adults.  I can see that.  Already looking at soft  
tops, lights, bumpers, lights, lift kits... all the normal stuff.  

J> Just random thoughts. Sounds like a great project car. I'm jealous but
J> my wifeisn't. I have exhaust systems, wheels, tires, mega tools in the
J> basement andshe would like it all to disappear :O

  It was a lucky find at 1k.  Couldn't pass it up.  Now the 9 year old is  
telling me that is "her car" so I had better keep it.  LOL  
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