i have had great luck with either all stainless studs with stainless nuts or
stainlessstuds with brass nuts. both work fine. both will allow later
removal and replacement without having to snap off a stud or go through the
gymnastics of figuring out how to loosen a siezed nut on a stud.
chuck(skiftkeyus lackus)
----- Original Message -----
From chuck <chuckc at attglobal.net>
To: spridget list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 1:53 PM
Subject: Exhaust to Manifold Bolts?
> What are y'all using for the 3 bolts that attach the front of
> the exhaust pipe to the manifold? Mine are in need of
> replacement. Seems like stainless will be too brittle,
> especially with the heat, and steel will rust and weaken.
>
> I know I have one broken bolt (will have to remove the
> manifold and easy(sic!)-out the remainder. Don't want
> to have to do this again. What are the options?
> thanks,
> chuckC (ShiftKey intactus)
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