# Focking exhaust manifold studs

Posted by Jacob ('93 SE) on September 10, 2002 at 18:31:58:

It's times like this that I straight up HATE my car. I always end up with these cars that I really like, but they develop some esoteric problem that no one can fix.

So... I have been calling shops for a while and I finally found one that didn't tell me a VE30DE does not exist. I asked for a quote for replacing the rear exhaust manifold studs and they came back with an estimate for $750. He said I need to replace the manifold, and that was with 4 hours labor (@$85/hr). He also said a bunch of things about 'if the extractor breaks...' and all that, slowly chipping away at my confidence.

This is probably the stupidest problem a car can have, and it's my second Nissan with this problem. The last one I sold because of this ('85 300ZX-T). Looks like my only option is to somehow figure out how to do it myself, or get rid of the car. This is so dumb.

Anywho... Just needed an outlet for frustration I guess. This irritates me every single time I start my car. Heads turn. People ask "What the heck is that noise???" It's great. No wonder I never drive the thing.

-Jacob

Replys:

- If you drop the engine x-member and rear engine mount, it should be pretty easy to drill them out from underneath n/m RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) 18:43:02 9/10/2002 (9)
  - Really? Jacob ('93 SE) 18:47:17 9/10/2002 (8)
    - Personally I took off the heads to do mine, and they weren't that hard (they had been broken for almost a year)....n/m RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) 18:57:20 9/10/2002 (7)
      - I SERIOUSLY do NOT want to pull a head off. nm Jacob ('93 SE) 18:58:28 9/10/2002 (6)
        - I'm with Matt on this one. I did the same thing. 8 hours work total. n/m The Max (92 J30 Maxima (turbo project underway)) 04:54:46 9/11/2002 (1)
          - Yeah but VE's frighten me. Been there on a VG...nm Jacob ('93 SE) 11:09:02 9/11/2002 (0)
        - I've heard it only hurts for a split second. nm Matt (93SE) 00:22:13 9/11/2002 (1)
          - HA HA HA! Yeah - just the whole head removal/timing chain thing freaks me out...nm Jacob ('93 SE) 10:59:31 9/11/2002 (0)
        - Only if I was still in the Bay area (Hayward/Oakland) we'll be pulling your heads for studs, VTC, etc. n/m MIKE (93VE) 19:16:13 9/10/2002 (1)
          - If I had a tutor or someone to work with - no problem. I have to work alone though...nm Jacob ('93 SE) 19:47:40 9/10/2002 (0)

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: It's times like this that I straight up HATE my car. I always end up with these cars that I really like, but they develop some esoteric problem that no one can fix. : So... I have been calling shops for a while and I finally found one that didn't tell me a VE30DE does not exist. I asked for a quote for replacing the rear exhaust manifold studs and they came back with an estimate for $750. He said I need to replace the manifold, and that was with 4 hours labor (@$85/hr). He also said a bunch of things about 'if the extractor breaks...' and all that, slowly chipping away at my confidence. : This is probably the stupidest problem a car can have, and it's my second Nissan with this problem. The last one I sold because of this ('85 300ZX-T). Looks like my only option is to somehow figure out how to do it myself, or get rid of the car. This is so dumb. : Anywho... Just needed an outlet for frustration I guess. This irritates me every single time I start my car. Heads turn. People ask "What the heck is that noise???" It's great. No wonder I never drive the thing. : -Jacob