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c5 swh
11-04-2009, 22:16
Whats the best way to fit new manifold studs into to the head without damaging the thread and insuring they are tight?

Thought some of you may know of a few tricks;):cool:
Scoff
11-04-2009, 22:19
Whats the best way to fit new manifold studs into to the head without damaging the thread and insuring they are tight?

Thought some of you may know of a few tricks;):cool:

2 nuts, tightened against one and other.
c5 swh
11-04-2009, 22:33
2 nuts, tightened against one and other.

Cool, thats how i removed the old damaged ones:ashamed::ashamed: Is it worth putting any threadl ock on them? Reason i ask is from the searches ive done on here a few people have experinced both the nuts and studs working themselves loose?

thanks again
Scoff
11-04-2009, 22:35
No threadlock, just wind them in till they nip up. Be sure to use pinched copper manifold nuts and they won't rattle off ;)
c5 swh
11-04-2009, 22:49
Cheers will get it sorted:cool::cool:
Blick
12-04-2009, 09:06
No threadlock, just wind them in till they nip up. Be sure to use pinched copper manifold nuts and they won't rattle off ;)

im still waiting on my manifold gasket!!! crap post over easter :cry: i`ll try that then scoff as 3 of mine have spun off and now shes a poppin :cry: :agree: