Exhaust Studs - where dya get them?

Post by **zak** » 03 Jan 2013, 13:12

Hi,

Got a new exhaust system on the way from Simon, but no exhaust studs in stock, where do I get them please? Its a 1.9 petrol

rgds

Les

Post by **Mickyfin** » 03 Jan 2013, 14:35

I got an exhaust from Mr Baxter too, and then got myself a stainless stud kit off eGay. I just checked, and they are no longer listed, but will find out the sellers id, and let you know. It was something like T25partsshop or alike.

Post by **1664** » 03 Jan 2013, 14:39

Yes I found some stainless ones on the bay too. Sellers disappeared now though so I can't link to a set....

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 03 Jan 2013, 16:53

Personally I went for titanium bolts all round when I did this, studs didn't make sense to me if you want to drop it in the future.

Post by **fairwynds** » 03 Jan 2013, 23:52

Depending of the system shape you are installing (and I think that Brickwerks retains the standard pipe radius' etc up close to the manifolds) you will use 6 x studs with nuts and 2 x bolts. Using news studs (JK do em too, but you can also get them from your local exhaust fitters, or even Hellfrauds) with a liberal coating of Copperslip, and aim to change them every 3 years (easier than it sounds, as you dont actually disturb the exhaust system).
The biggest tip is that you should use proper (brass) exhaust nuts, and they are available in a 1mm narrower spanner size (iirc - Brickwerks again?) which REALLY helps in two of the stud locations. . .
Just googled studs and brass nuts - lots of mail order next day suppliers out there matey...

Post by **zak** » 04 Jan 2013, 08:29

Thanks for all the tips, anyone know the size, thread and length, I think they are are M8 course ??

Any tips on getting the studs out without snapping, I suppose if I had asbestos arms engine hot would be good, but then I'd have to get them all out in 5 minutes before it cools !!! Is local heat feasible, or is it a bad idea on an ally head? Petrol boom bang is also a slight concern !!

Post by **SirWedgealot** » 16 May 2013, 22:05

Hacksawbob wrote:Personally I went for titanium bolts all round when I did this, studs didn't make sense to me if you want to drop it in the future.

Hey Hacksawbob, I'm assuming you used titanium studs for their non-seizing and anti rusting properties?? Could you let me know where you got yours? (I have a 1989 1.9 petrol WBX)

Cheers

Matt

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 18 May 2013, 10:00

Hi I bought them online but I don't have the website anymore. Google search should find what you need.

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