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Looks like when I was poking around last night that a bolt/nut appears to be backed off. I took a few pictures of it and then of another bolt/nut that isn't backed off. I am suspecting that this might be the cause? Not 100% sure.
Looks like a total PITA to get to these bolts and or remove the exhaust manifold... arg. I foresee removing the ac compressor, condenser and some other crap which sucks. Not sure if there is an easier way around it. My other fear is that the bolts are completely rusted/seized and no matter how much kroil I am spraying on the ones I can see I think they are still going to be a problem...arg.
I noticed on rock auto that there are two different gaskets, one with a slight heatshield while another one doesn't have it.. They both are recommended but not sure which one would be best for my application.
I've taken a couple pics below. You can see one nut is backed out somewhat... compared to the other.
-Nigel
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