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manifold/head studs?
02GF74 - 31/10/06 at 10:56 AM

quote:
Originally posted by flak monkeyIf you are using bolts into the inlet manifold through the carbs I am not suprised they came undone.


Now this made me wonder about the manifold/cylinder head - again I have bolts but with spring washers - I think this arranglement is more ok or should I be looking at putting studs on too?

RazMan - 31/10/06 at 11:19 AM

I would use studs every time. If a bolt rusts in there it will be a s0d to get the manifold off.
Use copper nuts too - they won't seize up on you.

Dusty - 31/10/06 at 11:38 AM

From the strength aspect you can put more torque into a nut on a stud than a bolt. Particularily if going into ally.

flak monkey - 31/10/06 at 01:37 PM

I have bolted the manifold to the cylinder head. Less of a problem here as the bolts are torqued up quite tight - so they shouldnt come undone in theory!

David

02GF74 - 31/10/06 at 01:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
I have bolted the manifold to the cylinder head. Less of a problem here as the bolts are torqued up quite tight - so they shouldnt come undone in theory!

David


chees for that - I thought about it myself, yes, it hard to believe but sometimes I do!! and that is what I have on the V8 without any probls so I'll leave them for now.