Joe has done no wrong by me. When it came time to order the SVT upper I.M. I ordered it from Joe, even though I know I could have gotten it from the same place he was. I got it in a timely maner, but I was charged before they had the parts in stock. I'll shop with S.P. again if they have what I need.
As for removing the manifolds, don't be surprised if the studs pull out of the heads instead of the nuts loosening. About half the studs came unthreaded from the head. It's no big deal, but make sure you clean the rust off the studs and re-torque them to spec. The torque spec on the bolts is real low, 16-18 ft lb IIRC. It's not a terribly hard job, but it's a bit time consuming. Lots of extentions and swivels help. The easiest way to get to the rear is over the subframe. That means at least 2-3 feet of extention is required so be prepared. Liquid Wrench a few days before hand on the manifold bolts and a "fire wrench" on the y-pipe bolts will make your life easier. As someone else here mentioned, it helps to have someone guide the socket onto the upper bolts on the front manifold. Good luck with the job!
Alex in Boulder, CO
95SE MTX
157hp 151tq before latest mods...
