Advice on Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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I've searched and all I can come up with is threads about the turbo separating, or the wastegate. What have people done to lock the manifold nuts? I know stage 8's are a good locking fastener, but they only offer bolts. Is it ok to replace the studs with bolts? I feel the threads in the head aren't really designed for that type of force, but maybe someone has better experience than me. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by SgtB,Aug 23 2008, 06:29 AM
I've searched and all I can come up with is threads about the turbo separating, or the wastegate. What have people done to lock the manifold nuts? I know stage 8's are a good locking fastener, but they only offer bolts. Is it ok to replace the studs with bolts? I feel the threads in the head aren't really designed for that type of force, but maybe someone has better experience than me. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by dsddcd,Aug 24 2008, 08:57 PM
What about a Lock washer and loctite, mine have been fine so far.
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