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Randy_spann
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 10:58 am: |
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And what is the "proper" way to get the old studs out. Should the new studs be installed with locktite? |
Buellistic
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 11:18 am: |
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IMHO, not unless threads are bad ... Have never had a BAD exhaust stud in 109,547.3 miles(1997 S3T) as of the last ride due to PROPER EXHAUST INSTALLATION ... EXHAUST SYSTEM INSTALLATION Class 101 available upon request, just PM me ... |
Randy_spann
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 11:23 am: |
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Threads are fine. I've never had a problem. (knock on wood!) Just don't want to have a problem either! |
Jayvee
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 01:28 pm: |
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How about the just the question of threadlocker goop? Blue, Red, Purple, Other, None? |
Bluzm2
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 01:34 pm: |
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Thread locker is pretty useless on a header bolt. They get too hot and the locker becomes ineffective. Just install with the manual indicated torque and call it good. |
Preybird1
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 01:55 pm: |
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I would not use any locktite on those. If you happen to break a stud off they will be so hard to get out. I have done this and it made the job so much harder. If you do use "red" it will not cook off from just the normal heat. |
Buellistic
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 02:51 pm: |
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IMHO, copper anti-seize compound(get at NAPA)is the only thing to use ... |
Hootowl
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 03:50 pm: |
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+1 anti-seize. |
The4ork
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 04:14 pm: |
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opposite, anti-seize or nothing on studs. i like anti sieze because it acts as a lubricant when installing the studs tight to keep the aluminum threads from being cut by the hardened steel stud. also, it acts as a cushion when the two metals expand at different rates when heated and cooled. |
Natexlh1000
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 05:21 pm: |
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personally, I'm not a big fan of those "interference" nuts that come from the factory. I can't tell how tight they are! Rust is the best locktight. I suggest using normal fine thread nuts and riding through a rainstorm |
Buellistic
| Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 08:15 pm: |
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"i" know how tight my "INTERFERENCE" nuts are because "i" use a TORQUE WRENCH, torque'ing evenly to 6 ft.lbs. MAX. ... |
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