Header Manifold Studs

SlowSix · April 22nd, 2011, 01:12 PM

Alright....in my endless quest to fix my exhaust leak from my damn mac o/r h pipe. I've read that I need to remove the factory studs and just replace them with either bolts and a lock washer or another stud. This is because they have a shoulder on them that won't let me get the pipes tight enough.

My question is...how much of a pain in the ass will it be to do this? Is it gonna be a total bitch to get the old studs out with the car on jackstands?

If I can't fix this exhaust leak I'm considering selling my o/r h as much as I love how it sounds.

Street Jesus · April 22nd, 2011, 06:06 PM

Drill the holes on the flange big enough to fit over the shoulder on the stud and use washers to space the retaining nuts.

SlowSix · April 22nd, 2011, 08:06 PM

Yeah I was thinking that. A lot easier than removing a stud then

April 22nd, 2011, 01:12 PM	#1
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,468 iTrader: 1 reviews	Header Manifold Studs Alright....in my endless quest to fix my exhaust leak from my damn mac o/r h pipe. I've read that I need to remove the factory studs and just replace them with either bolts and a lock washer or another stud. This is because they have a shoulder on them that won't let me get the pipes tight enough. My question is...how much of a pain in the ass will it be to do this? Is it gonna be a total bitch to get the old studs out with the car on jackstands? If I can't fix this exhaust leak I'm considering selling my o/r h as much as I love how it sounds. __________________ Build Thread

April 22nd, 2011, 08:06 PM	#3
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,468 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yeah I was thinking that. A lot easier than removing a stud then __________________ Build Thread

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April 22nd, 2011, 06:06 PM	#2
Street Jesus Newbie 80 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 reviews	Drill the holes on the flange big enough to fit over the shoulder on the stud and use washers to space the retaining nuts.

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