In a message dated 10/24/2000 11:57:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
> stripped stud hole This is a VERY common occurrence. When I have these engines out I always drill and tap the exhaust stud holes out to the next larger size. Then ream out the holes on the header pipe flanges just a bit larger than the next larger size. This will allow the pipes to be fitted easier. Then use stainless steel BOLTS (not studs) with a good coating of anti-sieze on the threads to hold the headers in place. No more problems afterwards ! At least not with the header pipe flange stud/bolts ! Cheers Frank Condelli '87 Westy & Lionel Trains <A HREF="http://www.vanagon.com/">Vanagon List</A>, <A HREF="http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/">LiMBO</A>, <A HREF="http://www.westfalia.qc.ca/CIW_English.asp">IWCCC</A> & Capital City VW Club member Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service for the Ottawa Valley <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/stebro.htm">STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers</A> Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html">Frank Condelli & Associates</A> or http://frankcondelli.com |
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