rsweeney 40 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 the studs on the exhaust manifold that attach it to the down pipe have been snappped by previous owner. whats the best thing to do ? Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 If there is nothing to grab hold of, then it'll be either a new/second hand manifold or Drill and Tap/Helicoil the studs out!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 then put new studs in or just use bolts ? Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 then put new studs in or just use bolts ?Yep that too.....forgot to mention it...my bad.......lol Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 ha yeah i'll give that a go before searchin for some second hand ones. how hards putting new studs in ? never done it before Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 You should be able to drill out and tap after grinding flush and smooth. Best to centre punch and use a pilot bit first. The pilot should be a touch bigger than the tip of the main drill bit. Link to post Share on other sites
rsweeney 40 Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 cheers bungy , will have a proper go at this to try and save money that i need for other parts.Some have a bit to grab onto so i guess mole grips ? Link to post Share on other sites
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