In a message dated 1/2/02 11:18:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, jk.pnosrv@JUNO.COM writes: << '85 1.9 diagnosed "freaky" breakage of one left head stud. $800-$1000 (ridiculously high?) estimate to repair after 18k miles. Should I have insisted on new heads and studs in the first place? I >> I've got a few of those here..and they tend to break off so that you can't get 'em out...I do not know what they are made of but I had one I couldn't get out with an EDM machine...and for those not in the know, the EDM will cut out broken taps... Steve
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