Ford Explorer 4.6L 3v: Passenger Exhaust Manifold Replacement



The parts and tools listed below are what is needed to complete the repair: (check fitment guide)
Mopar Rust Penetrant I use-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BV4DBAU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BV4DBAU&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=VYOYTUQUDYJM2UZ6

For extremely rusted items use this rust penetrant-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005XUIX24/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005XUIX24&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=SQL2XWZ5NSFFNR2F

Aftermarket Stainless steel stud kit-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CQ21CM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000CQ21CM&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=EHOO6INP2F6WZ2LZ

Ford Stainless Studs used in video- (8 required)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042HJC1K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0042HJC1K&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=2H3KFPAI2DWOAIE4

Stainless Nuts- part number W702586 S437
Stainless Washers- W715793-S300
4.6L 3v Engines-
Dorman Exhaust manifold kit-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GHT7ZFG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00GHT7ZFG&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=LIM2N27YJSV3SWZC

Latest Exhaust Manifold gaskets- (2 required)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031CFOJG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0031CFOJG&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=23LL36E3TL5ZWTB6

5.4L 3v Engines:
Dorman Exhaust Manifold Kit-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C6JCCI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001C6JCCI&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=MJP2CROI4T7LAZEL

Latest Exhaust Manifold Gaskets-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001H1MC5C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001H1MC5C&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=CXYSBXP7HOYKPJSY

OTC Stud remover & Installer-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HTAXFQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000HTAXFQ&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=ZKKMIWFZSEF264VW

Cat Claw I used to remove everything on Fords-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FL5MRU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000FL5MRU&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=VN3DMVMUTPP2IIBP

External Torx Set-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007C6LX5G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007C6LX5G&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=7SIZLE3VBMNJEREV

Fine 3M bristle disc I use for automotive gasket removal-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FW4LDU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000FW4LDU&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=GDMPENN5EIBC5OVY

Cheap popular torque wrench option-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FMPKAD0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00FMPKAD0&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=JOLPHOS2V3GHIZVW

Push pin remover I recommend-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BC0PA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0002BC0PA&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=6VGE3MVBAFVCXMZ2

I recommend Nickel Anti seize for the two downpipe studs-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NJOEAI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007NJOEAI&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=A5PHYLP5CTHTTXVE

If you need an angle grinder I suggest this unit for those tight areas-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JYRDEU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008JYRDEU&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=GOYVI3MWXDH5GD4G

TORQUE SPECS:
Manifold Studs- 106in lbs
Manifold 13mm Nuts- 216in lbs
Downpipe Nuts- 30ft lbs
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Post time: Jun-15-2017