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Originally Posted by gmc684x4
One tip I seen on manifold bolts is to tighten slightly then back off by wrench and do not use impact on them until they are all broken loose
The guy would tighten then loosen then re tighten all bolts in exhaust manifold before he would remove them his theory was keep the manafold as flat as it could be until all bolts could move and lesson binding
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Good point, definitely break all the good ones loose by hand. I've never tightened then loosened on the LS's, just get on em square, smooth even pull. If they break then usually it's just the head and a stud remover like this
https://www.amazon.com/Kauplus-Metri...omotive&sr=1-8 grips them walks em right out. Dorman 03413B is what you want for the bolt kit. No need to get anything fancier than those unless you like spending money. Also GM 12617944 for the manifold gaskets, you'll need two.