lgranch Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Ok, I have the classic problem of broken exhaust studs. I'll have to fix it before emissions testing, but how long can I run it without doing damage to anything. Anyone with experience?? It has been real loud now for about 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I ran mine for nearly a year before fixing it. I doubt it'll hurt anything as long as you aren't sucking fumes into your cab (which is the main reason the inspection stations will fail you if it exists. essentially a leaking exhaust) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 I also drove mine for almost a year before getting it fixed. I'm sure you run the risk of further warpage and breaking more studs, but I doubt it would hurt the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Yeah. It should be OK. Just noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeky907 Posted May 28, 2004 Share Posted May 28, 2004 My Pathy (well, its the woman's... but i drive it more then she does) ... has had a PS Rear Lower Exhaust stud broken for over 3 years... no problems yet... and its only truly "noisy" when its cold-soaked... (lower then 10degrees over night) and then its just loud enough u can hear it over the blower-motor ... im just not ambitious enough to tackle it... god knows ive done enough ford 460's and GMC 366's with broken exhaust studs, to know I DONT WANT 2 GET INVOLVED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChromoTech Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Yeah mine was making the classic tapping noise when i bought it and i got it fixed like 2 months after i got the thing 2 broken studs on the right manifold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 By the way, mine started the noise on the passenger side almost immediately after I bought it. Maybe a few weeks. By the time I got around to it, the driver's side was toast too. -alcohol- I didn't want to touch it at that point, but the shop got me for almost $1000! :furious: It would of course be a good idea to get it fixed now, as it might end up cheaper and easier in the long run. But like all have said, it probably won't hurt anything engine-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgranch Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 I am capable of fixing just about anything. I even tackle auto trannys. The problem I have with taking on this job is time. Most of you guys on this forum are on the younger side and I remember when I had that amount of time to do the things I wanted to do, not what I had to do. So does anyone have pictures of what I am going to see when I start this job?? 88's thread on timing belts convinced me that it was an easy job and it was. BTW. 88 your thread says that it is not a DIY job to replace the door hinges. Someday I'll take the pics as I am doing it- it is not tough at all - I use to hang doors in the body shop all the time. :asleep: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Like it says at the top of that thread, I did not write all of that info. It's a compilation of AC forum posts and added-in stuff from other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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