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Originally Posted by 1991ZR1
I haven't driven the car since January but this is how things went.
I put the driver side center stud back in with RTV sealant. If I had to do this job again, I think it could be done without removing the manifold. I would try backing all the bolts out and move the manifold away from the head as I remove the center nut. That would give more working space.
After I finished the driver side, I worked on the passenger side. It was much easier. I did not have to remove the manifold or any of the bolts. I did remove the check valve from the AIR tubes though.
After I finished both sides, I started up the car and let it run. After it warmed up, both sides started smoking. I just let it run and eventually all the smoking stopped.
Last week I started up the car again and let it run. There was no smoke from the driver side and a very light smoke from the passenger side which stopped after a short time.
I would have to assume there was some residual oil and the RTV on the studs repaired the problem.
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I looked at the passenger side manifold stud and there is oil residue on it and the manifold. How did you remove the check valve from the AIR tube and the stud? It's a tight fit getting a wrench in there. I was able to get an open wrench in there but didn't have enough leverage to even loosen it. I also noticed some frayed wiring going to the front shock to change the ride mode, but that's another issue.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe