Between exhaust manifold connection to exhaust pipe....
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Important!
Chase the thread out with a tap.
That is the only way to assure things will go well.
I snapped off a stud near the end where the nut was.
Then drenched it in WD40.
Used a snapon stud remover that a friend loaned me.
Worked like a champ.
But, I had to tighten, loosen, tighten to get out that stud.
Then chased the thread with a tap which I bought.
Then the stud went in - with the copper colored anti seize.
Best thing is to never touch this stuff if you can avoid it.
Chase the thread out with a tap.
That is the only way to assure things will go well.
I snapped off a stud near the end where the nut was.
Then drenched it in WD40.
Used a snapon stud remover that a friend loaned me.
Worked like a champ.
But, I had to tighten, loosen, tighten to get out that stud.
Then chased the thread with a tap which I bought.
Then the stud went in - with the copper colored anti seize.
Best thing is to never touch this stuff if you can avoid it.
#12
In the mean time, I'm trying collect and record as much OBD perf, temp, voltage, fuel, etc etc as I can. If I'm lucky, I'll get enough quality and usable data for a decent before and after comparison.
Cheers,
Thomas
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I just checked google, amazon, and ebay for "m8 x 1.5 taps", "m8 x 1.5 thread", and "m8 x 1.5 chase" and couldn't find anything related to "m8 x 1.5".
I've found a lot of m8x1.25 and m8x1 but not a single m8x1.5.
I've used taps and dies a few times but I'm not very familiar with the different types etc.
What type (tapered, plug, ?) and size (m8x1.25 or m8x1.5?) of tap do I need to chase the threads in the exhaust manifold stud holes?
Where can I get it?
Correct me if I've got this wrong but..."Chasing threads" is basically using a tap with the same thread size as the original threads to clean up threads that might be a little worn or dirty but havn't been stripped? Right?
"Chasing" a thread isn't the same as "repairing" it right?
Thanks much,
Thomas
I've found a lot of m8x1.25 and m8x1 but not a single m8x1.5.
I've used taps and dies a few times but I'm not very familiar with the different types etc.
What type (tapered, plug, ?) and size (m8x1.25 or m8x1.5?) of tap do I need to chase the threads in the exhaust manifold stud holes?
Where can I get it?
Correct me if I've got this wrong but..."Chasing threads" is basically using a tap with the same thread size as the original threads to clean up threads that might be a little worn or dirty but havn't been stripped? Right?
"Chasing" a thread isn't the same as "repairing" it right?
Thanks much,
Thomas
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I just checked google, amazon, and ebay for "m8 x 1.5 taps", "m8 x 1.5 thread", and "m8 x 1.5 chase" and couldn't find anything related to "m8 x 1.5".
I've found a lot of m8x1.25 and m8x1 but not a single m8x1.5.
I've used taps and dies a few times but I'm not very familiar with the different types etc.
What type (tapered, plug, ?) and size (m8x1.25 or m8x1.5?) of tap do I need to chase the threads in the exhaust manifold stud holes?
Where can I get it?
Correct me if I've got this wrong but..."Chasing threads" is basically using a tap with the same thread size as the original threads to clean up threads that might be a little worn or dirty but havn't been stripped? Right?
"Chasing" a thread isn't the same as "repairing" it right?
Thanks much,
Thomas
I've found a lot of m8x1.25 and m8x1 but not a single m8x1.5.
I've used taps and dies a few times but I'm not very familiar with the different types etc.
What type (tapered, plug, ?) and size (m8x1.25 or m8x1.5?) of tap do I need to chase the threads in the exhaust manifold stud holes?
Where can I get it?
Correct me if I've got this wrong but..."Chasing threads" is basically using a tap with the same thread size as the original threads to clean up threads that might be a little worn or dirty but havn't been stripped? Right?
"Chasing" a thread isn't the same as "repairing" it right?
Thanks much,
Thomas