# manifold bolts and studs
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manifold-bolts-and-studs/80354
**Category:** SON240sx Automotive
**Created:** [December 9, 2003, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manifold-bolts-and-studs/80354 "2003-12-09T17:08:43Z")
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### Author:  [@AnDrEw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AnDrEw)
#### Post date: [December 9, 2003, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manifold-bolts-and-studs/80354/1 "2003-12-09T17:08:43Z")
What is the easiest way to remove the bolts and nuts (off the studs) on my exhaust manifold?
I know I going to have to bang them and such. My buddy told me to take a deep socket, attach it to an extension and back on the top of the extension really hard. This will shake the manifold and vibrate the bolt/nut good.
If this doesn’t work, are there ways of using heat? Any other suggestions are welcome. I don’t want to snap a stud or bolt in the head.
Thanks,
Andrew.
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### Author:  [@Ronin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ronin)
#### Post date: [December 9, 2003, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/manifold-bolts-and-studs/80354/2 "2003-12-09T17:48:56Z")
get a good weighted hammer, hit the main manifold, NOT THE RUNNERS, a couple times, try not to crack manifold, thennn… bust out the WD40, soak that in for 15mins, use lots, then grab a 2" extension with proper shallow socket, and a 2’ breaker, or a ratchet with lead piipe attached, and go nuts, if that dont work, try doing it with the car running, no im not joking… this is not a parody, i had to go through all of this before when i worked at crappy tire