exhaust manifold to catalytic converter stud snapped.

[brady.]

So I have found what my ticking noise is coming from...


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My right bank exhaust is leaking. There are 3 bolts that secure the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converter. The top bolt and stud is not there. My question is, where do I go from there? I already have all the hardware: manifold to cat gasket, 3 new studs, 3 new bolts, new exhaust clamp

Its such a tight squeeze in there with the bottom frame / subframe / support in the way. What is easiest but quickest way you guys would do this fix? I have a 5 - 8 hour window tomorrow where I can wrench on the car without any constraints. Hoping I can do the repair then


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Ideas?

[customa4]

Are you sure you're talking about exhaust manifold to cat? The exhaust manifold is connected to the turbo on the 1.8T. Which engine do you have?

Edit: Ahh from your avatar I can see the chrome trim so 3.0. I'm not too familiar with the 3.0 but if you think you have enough room in there you should be fine.

[MikTip]

So I have found what my ticking noise is coming from...


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My right bank exhaust is leaking. There are 3 bolts that secure the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converter. The top bolt and stud is not there. My question is, where do I go from there? I already have all the hardware: manifold to cat gasket, 3 new studs, 3 new bolts, new exhaust clamp

Its such a tight squeeze in there with the bottom frame / subframe / support in the way. What is easiest but quickest way you guys would do this fix? I have a 5 - 8 hour window tomorrow where I can wrench on the car without any constraints. Hoping I can do the repair then


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Ideas?

Right bank? V6?
Needs to be fixed....
Hanson outs...left hand drill bits...drill and see if the broken stud will come out?
Got some PB Blaster to soak it in?

[SlickFix]

Yes, brady has the 3.0.

[brady.]

apologies, I thought my right bank comment was a big enough hint . 2002 A4 3.0 Quattro

I have an idea on how to get the stud out. Just a bit more confused on the removal part. What parts to take off and where. Is it possible take exhaust manifold of without too much major wrenching, etc. I do not think I will get these answers though. Not many are familiar with the V6. Guess only thing now is to get my hands dirty and keep in mind I need the car put back together in 6 hours.

thanks for the feedback everyone.

[brady.]

I have no clue how I will torque this come time to piece this back together.

[brady.]

any ideas on how to remove these bad boys?

[brady.]

so unsure if anyone cares at this point , but either case for closure...

I ended up having to drop the car off at a local exhaust shop. I ran out of time and have to go to the other jobby job soon. I laughed at the guy when he said "3.5 hours if nothing breaks." 3.5 hours is a joke but hey, my hands are tied. Pick the car up tomorrow, only hope to hear good things. wish me luck