Rick Anderson
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Lusby, MD
I got all the parts I ordered for my broken exhaust studs. The parts catalog listed a spacer that is to go on the studs, and take up the difference in diameter between the stud and the large holes in the exhaust manifold that fits over the stud.
Thing is, the spacers that came are plastic, we'll maybe nylon, eitherway, I'd think anything short of metal would melt away if it was in contact with the exhaust manifold. I double checked the part number, its the correct number.
Anyone have a clue?
*Is this a plastic spacer just for installation, it melts away and does no damage during use?
*Is this some space age plastic that can stand up to the heat?
*Must it be a incorrect part, because there is no way a plastic part should be in contact with the exhaust manifold?
BTW, its 1995 2.5L I4.
Thing is, the spacers that came are plastic, we'll maybe nylon, eitherway, I'd think anything short of metal would melt away if it was in contact with the exhaust manifold. I double checked the part number, its the correct number.
Anyone have a clue?
*Is this a plastic spacer just for installation, it melts away and does no damage during use?
*Is this some space age plastic that can stand up to the heat?
*Must it be a incorrect part, because there is no way a plastic part should be in contact with the exhaust manifold?
BTW, its 1995 2.5L I4.