Re: broken manifold stud

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

IMHO, helicoils are crap. I have seen too many pull the threads out upon 
removal. I would highly recommend using a Time-Sert.

>On Thu, 9 Nov 2000 14:56:45 -0500 (EST) "doug c."
><scirocco16v@europe.com> writes:
> > so what does one do in the event of a broken exhaust manifold stud?
> > can i just drill out the broken stud and use a bolt instead?
> >
> > -doug
> >
>
>Drill it and install a helicoil, and use a new stud and nut.
>
>Peter
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