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manofaus

Post subject: exhaust manifold studs

Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 11:53 pm

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Location: Newcastle

on the gti manifold the studs at the bottom have broken off. I can replace them with some grade 8 studs. Should I use stainless studs? I was thinking of using just grade 8 studs and making up some brass hex nuts, but twice as long then usual nuts. Or should I just stick with the grade 8 studs and steel nuts.....?

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drmini in aust

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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:55 am

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Location: near Baulkham Hills, NSW

Stainless is weaker. Trust me I've seen enough busted ones fixing outboard motors...

I'd stick with grade 8. :wink:

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awdmoke

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Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:40 am

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Location: Rockingham - Collie WA

Stainless also expands more with heat
- not a good result on exhaust manifolds

Go the brass/high tensile option!

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