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Hey there Bama, sorry no posts lately but have been traveling. New exhaust manifold is working excellent! I did not have any issue with my sensor, only to wonder if it needs replaced. Not sure what you mean by a flange there. I placed the gasket right on the manifold and slid the sensor into the hole and bolted it up. How do you know when an oxygen sensor needs replacing? any signs or will it be just time will tell? Thanks, kp

Hey Bama, I did replace the two round gaskets - they came in my kit. However, they are available at any auto part store for about $1 each. they are called flange gaskets. They will be a round ring of metal with the gasket inside. These will expand after heating. They do not need any gasket glue to hold into place. Notice you exhaust pipe has a flat deck the gaskets sit on. The manifold is inset so that when the bolts line-up when putting the two together, the gaskets slide into the inset. I had no problems making this connection. This is the commection though that I am having to double nut because they came loose after heating. Let me know if you need anything. Thanks for the update and good luck!! I saw your toyo finally on a post from august - NICE!!! -All fiberglass? how about roof - rubber? send me some more pics when you can. kp

Hey bama - hope all is going well! just an update for you. I drove about 150 miles this weekend and camped. Manifold sounded great w/ no air leaks. About 30 miles from the house i noticed a slite bubbling (like an exhaust leak). After the engine cooled I re-started and no leaks at the manifold. HOWEVER, the connection (3 nuts) between the manifold and the exhaust pipe had come loose on 2 of the nuts. I am going to double nut these as they are really difficult to get to. These are the ones you reach from underneath with an extension and a 9/16 deep socket. I don't know how low your toyota sits but mine is just low enough that I can slide under. I have to move to the exact spot to use both arms. Anyway - just a note to say you might have to double check the 3. Let me know how its going!! - kp

Not sure if you have found a cover that fits - i also am looking for one that fits the outside light by the door of my '86 dolphin. see the pic below - it is @ 3 3/4 by 3 1/2 but has a screw that hold it in place along the bottom. I have looked everywhere for this. any help is appreciated. PS: we don't have a camping world in Arkansas. - kp

Hey there everyone - After reading for hours on-line about all of the different clicking noises under the hood, I decided that since this has never happened before, I would just start with the most obvious - the valve cover. I took the cover off - checked all the springs, nuts, arms etc. Nothing unusual. I then replaced the gasket and the two half moon gaskets at the ends. Re-installed and used new valve cover nut gaskets - these are reinforced w/ metal on one side (up) the other is cut to fit in and on the valve cover - I then (as per reply to another post) hand tighened and 1/2 turn w/ cresset the nuts. Making sure the gap was even all the way down the valve cover. Hooked all hoses back - changed oil and oil filter - unhooked and reattached the sparkplugs. Started it up and - NO MORE CLICKING!!!!!! I have driven it about 15 miles and took it out on the freeway for about three exits and 55 MPH. It is running great - thanks to the guys on youtube that posted the before and after of the engine that had the nuts too tight. This saved me from a trip to the mechanic and possibly lots of $$$$$$.

Hey there lostinbama2x, Hope your having luck with the manifold. I received mine yesterday and installed it. I had to go to the bolt store for the bolt-up to the exhaust pipe. These are metric and you wont find these at the hardware store. After I drilled and re-tapped then installed 3 new studs, I doubled up the nuts after the 33# torque. All is well - no leaks. I then installed the heat shield. Everything was great and the savings over the local auto store was huge. Kee p me posted on your install. (ps don't forget the gasket under the oxygen sensor). - kp

Thanks for the info - i hand tightened the 1/2 turn with cresent - no leaks / no racket!

Hey guys - can anyone tell me what the torque is for the 4 valve cover nuts. I have a 1986 22RE fi. (70K miles) I am replacing the gasket and another forum i was reading reccommended torque. The nut gaskets i took off were very weathered and cracked - compressed as much as they could be. The new ones are a lot thicker. I believe the clicking noise I am hearing is from the cover being too tight? thanks for the info as always - kp

This afternoon I replaced the exhaust manifold with a new one as well as all new gaskets. It is not leaking air anymore. However, as I was taking it to the gas station it suddenly started ticking - loudly! I sounded like the front of the valve cover. I pulled into the driveway and took the valve cover off. Everything sees to be attached correctly. No teeth missing on the timing chain or sproket. Where do I look next? Oil is clean up top - no shavings. I thought I read on another post about the valve cover being too tight. Bottom line - I have driven this engine about 1000 mile since purchase. (70K milage) There has not been any issues except for the exhaust gasket. Please help!!!!!

Thanks for the update - I also ordered a manifold. I took my old one to the exhaust shop and it was going to be $35 to plane it down. It had warped a little on the back end toward the firewall. I have replaced 3 stud bolts and had to re-tap and insert a heli-coil. this was not difficult. The local Shamrock bolt and screw had what I needed. I have received the tracking # and am looking to receive by Wed. The header bolts were tough to get off. You will have to have about an 11" + extension on your socket and reach them from underneath. There are three nuts. Also when you put the oxygen sensor into the new manifold - dont forget the gasket. Please let me know if you need any assistance. kp

Hey there, I have an '86 Dolphin and made sure of seatbelts when I bought. We have 2 on the couch and one on each of the seats at the table. My kids are 8, 12, 15 and are asked to be in the seatbelt when possible. I made the rules like an airplane. Stay seated and in your belts when possible. Restroom breaks and getting a soda or snack are the only exceptions. Hope this helps, kp

Hey guy, I have a 21' Dolphin model 900 side door in the front and the rear bathroom. On the homepage go to the top and click on gallery - then click member's gallery and choose the pics for the 86' dolphin thepager5. I am in Fort Smith - if you want to come look you can to get an idea of style and condition. I did not pay much for this one but it took a lot of patience and research. We had to drive to West of Dallas. In Fort Smith there is one for sale It has had water leaking and roof has been sort of repaired. This would be a fix-r-up-r. The asking price is 4K. Call me if you want pics of it and info. kp 4794610438

Let me know how yours goes. I used my original maifold and replaced all gaskets and put 2 new stud botls in with new nuts. IT IS STILL LEAKING AIR. It has not run enough to get hot. Wondering if I need to get the gaskets hot enough to swell into place? If I go camping next week and it is still the same, I also will order a new manifold from the place I sent you too. Please let me know what you think of the manifold when it comes in. - kp