The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop how do i replace the manifold gasket?

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You can change the gaskets without removing the manifold from the pipe. Just unbolt it from the head and let it hang on the exhaust pipe.

The next question, though is whether the gasket was old and just happened to blow or is the manifold surface warped. I would replace the gasket and keep an eye on it. If it starts leaking again pretty quick, that would indicate a warped manifold surface. Then you get to have the fun of removing it. Like arnswine said, start soaking them with PB Blaster or something now. And don't freak out if a stud breaks off. They aren't hard to drill out and re-tap when the manifold is off.