Manifold Drill Template GM - Lisle

The Lisle 71400 Manifold Drill Template is a professional-grade solution for automotive technicians addressing broken exhaust manifold bolts and studs on General Motors (GM) engines. This specialized template ensures precise alignment for on-engine repairs, significantly reducing the need for extensive disassembly and thereby saving valuable shop time and preventing collateral damage. It is an indispensable tool for efficient and accurate manifold stud repair.

Key Features

• GM Engine Specific Design: Engineered to provide accurate guidance for drilling and repair of exhaust manifolds across various General Motors engine platforms.
• Precision Drilling Alignment: Offers a stable and precise guide for drilling into broken or damaged exhaust manifold studs, ensuring correct hole alignment for subsequent extraction or re-tapping.
• Durable Construction: Built from robust materials designed to withstand the rigorous demands of professional workshop environments and repeated, heavy-duty use.
• Minimizes Disassembly: Facilitates on-engine repair of snapped manifold studs, reducing the need for costly and time-consuming cylinder head removal or other complex engine teardowns.
• Enhances Repair Quality: By guiding accurate pilot hole drilling, this template helps ensure proper thread restoration, contributing to a more reliable and lasting repair.

Applications

This manifold drill template is specifically designed for repairing damaged or broken exhaust manifold bolts and studs on a range of General Motors (GM) engines. It proves particularly effective in scenarios where studs have snapped flush with the cylinder head, presenting a common challenge for mechanics. The tool allows for accurate drilling into the broken stud, preparing it efficiently for extraction or re-tapping, thereby streamlining a frequently encountered and often labor-intensive repair process for professional mechanics.

Specifications

• Model Number: 71400
• Manufacturer: Lisle Corporation
• Weight: 3.01 lbs
• Dimensions: 19 x 8.2 x 2.25 inches (Length x Width x Height)