Date:         Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:11:13 -0600
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From:         Warren Lail <wlail@OU.EDU>
Subject:      head studs & cv boots
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Hi all,

I'm still waiting for a new exhaust manifold (#1 & 3) to arrive and to install before I put my tranny back in Billy Bones.
It is just easier to do it with the tranny out.   I know that # 3 exhaust is supposed to have studs, but  when I put
Bill Bones back together back in March, I used 8 x 30 stainless steel bolts with wavy washers.  Now that I'm
back in there I'm thinking of going back to those 8 x 38 stainless steel studs.  Any thought on this?

In addition, the thread on CV axles got me to thinking, so I examined my boots carefully.  Those near the tranny
are great, but one of the boots near the wheel is split.  Now I have never pulled one of those axles from back
in that cave near the wheel.  I think I can remove it okay, but is replacing the boot itself a big job?  Yep, I know
it'll be a dirty one.  Anything I ought to be looking out for?

Many thanks,

Warren Lail
88 Westy "Billy Bones"

"I'm a plain man; rum and bacon and eggs is what I want, and that head up yonder for to watch ships off.  What you
mought call me?  You mought call me captain; Captain Billy Bones at your service.  And he threw down three or four
gold pieces on the threshold."