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Exhaust Manifold - Leaking

89audi07

Applies To: 5000 1984-1985


Subject: Exhaust Manifold ^ Leakage


(Supercedes 89-01, dated May 31, 1987)
Number: Group:

89-03
August 24, 1989 26


Exhaust System



Cause:

If the exhaust manifold warps, it could cause exhaust studs to break and results in exhaust leaks.

Service Solution:

^ check exhaust manifold for warpage and resurface if necessary, CAUTION Do NOT replace exhaust manifold if resurfacing is possible.


^ after removing: replace ALL of the exhaust studs with tempered studs.

A. Studs Part No. N 901 889 02
B. Washer Part No. N 900 955 01
C. Hex Nut Part No. N 902 002 01

Labor Operations:

15 73 21 0 Replace one or all unbroken exhaust manifold studs - use in conjunction with operation 26 10 11 1, 26 10 11 6, or 26 10 11 3 (cylinder head removed or installed)
- 50 time units

15 73 51 1 Drill out "A", and replace one exhaust manifold stud (cylinder head installed) - 50 time units

15 73 51 0 Drill out, tap and replace one exhaust manifold stud (cylinder head removed) - 25 time units