I just bought a 2002 F350 CC 4x4. It has the exhaust leak on the passenger side. From what I understand this is a common problem. What I was wondering if there is a good fix for this so it wont happen again.
Thanks for the help!
Matt

 

replace teh studs with bolts.

 

is it a real pain to place the studs? I know there are three that are broke right now. Is it a dealer only job? I work on CNC machinery everyday so I would much rather do it myself but thought I would get some pointers from guys that have already done this.
Thanks
Matt

 

Install headers with copper gaskets. It is a PIA to say the least.

 

There's some good reading on this down in the V10 forum. Here's a couple with some good how to steps and remediation ideas to get you started:

broken-exhaust-studs-time-to-get-at-it

yippee-finally-broke-a-manifold-stud-or-two

Ord

 

Absolutely!

But you can do it yourself.