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Date:         Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:39:28 EDT
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Exhaust stud replacement on heads
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In a message dated 19/03/2008 12:20:33 P.M. Central Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Broken threads seem to be a common problem.

Are copper nuts the answer?

(once the studs are repaired!)

Stainless Steel BOLTS and NO STUDS is the answer I have used with 100% success for years now. This also allows one to change an exhaust gasket if neccessary at any port without removing the header pipe altogether. To make it even better install helicoils in All exhaust port flange retainer holes.

Please note that I will be away from my business travelling in Mexico from November 19, 2007 until April 30, 2008. Parts orders will be processed although not as quickly as usual. I will always be available for contact by E-mail. If you phone your call will be addressed by Greg T. Brown here and he will either call you back or advise you to contact me directly by E-mail. Details of this adventure are at _Buses in Zamora_ (http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/Busesinzamora/) . A Travel Blog is at: _Zamora Blog_ (http://poolio.net/zamorablog/)

Cheers,

Frank Condelli

Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) ) _Frank Condelli & Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html) - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley _Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm) _BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm) a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 12 ~ 15, 2008


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