Stripped Exh. Manifold stud
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Stripped Exh. Manifold stud
I found a exhaust leak coming from the #4 exhaust. So i go to replace the gasket and find that the stud stripped the threads in the head.
How should I go about fixing this? Helicoil? or can I get away with using JB weld?
How should I go about fixing this? Helicoil? or can I get away with using JB weld?
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Originally Posted by evilcow
I found a exhaust leak coming from the #4 exhaust. So i go to replace the gasket and find that the stud stripped the threads in the head.
How should I go about fixing this? Helicoil? or can I get away with using JB weld?
How should I go about fixing this? Helicoil? or can I get away with using JB weld?
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Originally Posted by Bumpin' Yota
what is a helicoil?
If you are interested, here is the web site for the manufacturer, they have all sorts of good info on them.
http://www.emhart.com/products/helicoil.html
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