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Date:         Fri, 20 May 2016 09:17:27 -0600
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Exhaust manifold studs, how to tighten them into a block...
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAHTkEuJ8ZAZ+-HLRFC6He9U-rNtJNLHT0BnDuVbN7N6BBC_zfw@mail.gmail.com>
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Why not use Bolts in those 2 locations ~

ORR ~ DeanB

On 20 May , 2016, at 8:04 AM, Don Hanson wrote:

> I have an inline VW motor (ABA Jetta block) with a couple of the exhaust > manifold studs missing. This motor is in my van using the diesel factory > parts from the diesel Vans...50 degrees laid over. I can get to all but > two of the exhaust manifold studs with box wrenches, but the two in the > central cylinders I can only reach with multiple extensions and deep > sockets while the motor is in the van....So...When I try to install those > two central studs....It don't woik! I've been counter-tightening two of > the nuts, then running the stud down into the head, but I can't make it get > tight...the two nuts will work down the stud and the threads on the stud > won't thread far enough into the block to hold well...I have plenty of > spare studs and nuts to work with from my cross flow extra head....I need a > work around. I don't fancy pulling the motor for this.... > > any ideas? (besides pulling the motor and doing it right?) > > don hanson


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