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2ltr CU inlet manifold stud replacment help please

Posted: 06 Apr 2009, 19:33
by horizontal kipper
Did the wd40 test around carb manifold and found that i have a loose manifold stud, tried tightening it down to 15lb ft but it pulled out of the head :evil: do GSF sell oversize studs? what would be the size i need to ask for as i dont see it on the web site. Thanks

Re: 2ltr CU inlet manifold stud replacment help please

Posted: 07 Apr 2009, 21:08
by Fritz
A helicoil insert is your first option as these are a very good when threads are shagged,,,,,,,,,your local motor engineer should be able to sort this problem for you.


Regards


Fritz,,,,,,,,,,

Re: 2ltr CU inlet manifold stud replacment help please

Posted: 07 Apr 2009, 21:26
by horizontal kipper
Thanks sorted it today. Never thought of helicoiling it, i had a lenght of m10 threaded bar so cut a bit the same lenght ground the thread off half of it and re tapped it to m8 and re tapped the hole in the head to m10 no leaks now :D