source for exhast clamp bolts?
06-29-2015, 07:32 PM
#17
Drifting
Suggest check out s/s manifold stud kit for the M96.Inexpensive and effective.
Just search EBay for
"M8 x 1.25mm Stainless Steel Extended Exhaust Manifold Studs"
But verify your thread and quantity first !!!!
I used jonsautoshack NAFYYY
similar to:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-Piece-M8-...item35d1860d1d
I used high temp Loctite(not the regular varieties) on the part of thread that goes into the crankcase following the Loctite instructions. Then use the supplied anti-seize for the nuts.I then used a s/s nut+loctite to cover the remaining exposed thread on the stud.
This may seem excessive until you do a search on the subject of broken exhaust manifold bolts. Some sad,expensive stories ,so easily avoided!
Just search EBay for
"M8 x 1.25mm Stainless Steel Extended Exhaust Manifold Studs"
But verify your thread and quantity first !!!!
I used jonsautoshack NAFYYY
similar to:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-Piece-M8-...item35d1860d1d
I used high temp Loctite(not the regular varieties) on the part of thread that goes into the crankcase following the Loctite instructions. Then use the supplied anti-seize for the nuts.I then used a s/s nut+loctite to cover the remaining exposed thread on the stud.
This may seem excessive until you do a search on the subject of broken exhaust manifold bolts. Some sad,expensive stories ,so easily avoided!
06-29-2015, 08:05 PM
#18
Rennlist Member
For cutting off stuck parts, I have used my Dremel tool with cut-off wheels a lot.
06-29-2015, 08:09 PM
#19
Rennlist Member
Hmm, 316SS is the best material for exhaust tubing in high heat applications.
I wonder if you got what you paid for?
High grade steel bolts are not recommended because the hardening makes them more brittle. My 37 year old Anti-seize has never failed me.
Are you by chance one of those poor individuals forced to live oceanside?
I'm near San Jose, so I get a little salt fog, but not much. I use anti-seize with nickel on the new bolts.
12-16-2015, 08:01 PM
#20
Rennlist Member
Update on the high-strength bolts for the muffler clamp:
After 6 months and 10 kmi, I removed one muffler to access a spark plug. The two nuts on two high-strength bolts on the muffler clamp were much looser than when I installed them. They came loose easily--no bonding together.
After 6 months and 10 kmi, I removed one muffler to access a spark plug. The two nuts on two high-strength bolts on the muffler clamp were much looser than when I installed them. They came loose easily--no bonding together.
