Hello, just bought this 2002 E350 V10 Triton motorhome. I have read enough about the exhaust manifold studs that this is the first thing I checked. Looks like all the studs are in place but quite corroded. Is there any intervention I need to do now to extend the life of the studs? Appreciate any advice on how to avoid the studs from breaking off prematurely.

 

If you are VERY careful and can manage to loosen the nuts slightly, you can apply some , "Never Seize WITH NICKEL IN IT, .it will stand up to the heat and prevent further rusting. If you are hesitant to attempt to loosen the nuts, just brush some of that SPECIAL antiseize on the nuts and studs. It should help a lot.
This stuff is not cheap, but is worth not having to do a lot of preventable work.

 

Thank you. The driver side studs are not accessible, it seems. I am taking it to the mechanic for checkup.

 

 

Excellent information. thank you.