Exhaust manifold , bolts instead of nuts?
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Its virtually imposible to get the 2wd exh manifold on while the engine is in situ in my mk1 escort is it ok to replace the studs with bolts?
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shouldent be any massive issues fella but you'll need 2 people to get it on and off with bolts. one person to hold the weight and another to place the bolts in the holes
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Cheers fellas, Its not a case of getting the nuts on, i dont have enough room in my bay to slide the manifold over the studs. Broken bolts are a concern.
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Bolts are ok, they come as standard on some cars. Just use a decent bolt, and make sure you get them in before they take the weight of the manifold. Studs just allow a more consistant torque.
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bolts are fine but just be sure to buy something like a set of arp manifold bolts because of the constant heat cycles can cause the metal to weaken and break if you a standard bolt. you sholud have no problems with them breaking off as your more likely to strip the thread.
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Thanks Paul stripping the head seems to be a common concern with a couple of people. I might have to accept that it has to be helicoiled or do I do risk it and fix it when it happens?
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just go to the same recommended ford torque figures , most people just whack them in with a socket set as tight as possible hench starting to strip the threads
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daft question but can you not just remove studs then line up manifold and put studs in? i used female torx ended studs so i could wind them in tight. not had a problem with it as yet
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