godzilla Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 my exhaust manifold has 3 studs that bolt onto the lead pipe to the rest of my exhaust. The PO must have gotten it cross threaded because when I removed it, 3/4 of the stud came with it. I know I can just replace it, but are there any tricks I can use to seal the leak in that spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 drill out the hole where the stud is broke off, thats if the hole gives you a clear shot through the mounting ear for the stud. and just put a nut and bolt in there. type of car and engine might help more, since there are so many different way this could go. but a pic would be worth 1000 words.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Yeah I can snap a pic, its on an 88 trooper I figured around here that wouldnt mean squat. I cant drill all the way through, the backside doesnt allow (at least no nut would go on after!). Its a permanent stud coming off the manifold. The flange mates up to it and you stick a nut on it. I think im overthinking it. Its $120. I could probably get someone to weld it there but any issues later and I'd be out 2 pieces instead of just the manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 IMO,just replace the manifold. you could drill the hole and retap a stud into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 yeah...lots of work for little return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 you really don't get much of a choice on those either replace the stud (if there is a piece of it left get it real hot and try to spin it out with vice grips) or live with a little bit of a leak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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