cwlongshot
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I have changed these in old cars with cast exhaust manifolds... but never on a "header" style manifold. Those where brass and threaded in, unsure exactly how these attach....
The studs, at the flange from the header to the exhaust pipe, I mean...
My MJ exhaust was rattling again. So I got under expecting one of the clamps os the new muffler to be loose. To my suprise they where all tight. But the hanger was shot. So I put in a new one and pulled the muffler up about a half and inch for good measure.
Started it up and still had a rattle. It was the pipe itself, it was loose at those studs/bolts. I sprayed them with good penetrating oil, as I always have. and carefully tightened. the rar one wouldnt tighten and is now stripped. The stud is VERY rusty. I was able to use a new nut and get it somewhat tight. but it needs to be replaced.
It FEELS like it may be a hex head but you cannot see it.
My question is is this stud, threaded/ Pressed or welded in there...
CW
The studs, at the flange from the header to the exhaust pipe, I mean...
My MJ exhaust was rattling again. So I got under expecting one of the clamps os the new muffler to be loose. To my suprise they where all tight. But the hanger was shot. So I put in a new one and pulled the muffler up about a half and inch for good measure.
Started it up and still had a rattle. It was the pipe itself, it was loose at those studs/bolts. I sprayed them with good penetrating oil, as I always have. and carefully tightened. the rar one wouldnt tighten and is now stripped. The stud is VERY rusty. I was able to use a new nut and get it somewhat tight. but it needs to be replaced.
It FEELS like it may be a hex head but you cannot see it.
My question is is this stud, threaded/ Pressed or welded in there...
CW
