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Numpty question....Continued
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48pop
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 Numpty question....Continued OK, I know this is going to come across as a very simple, stupid question.....
what size is the nut on the exhaust manifold? 10mm won't look at it and 11 is as sloppy as a sloppy thing. its a little rusty so I'm assuming its probably a worn 11mm ......
I have a pretty comprehensive tool collection both imperial and metric, but I'm finding the 2cv uses some funny sizes....
cheers
gerry
Last edited by 48pop on July 16th, 2011, 3:05 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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| July 16th, 2011, 11:39 am |
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Russell
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Re: Numpty question.... It *was* 11mm but after years of getting hot/cold and rusting away it won't be any more.
Welcome to the world of M7 and M9 threads, and 11mm bolt heads.
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Sean
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Re: Numpty question.... It was an 11
dont be tempted to try to un screw it itll end in tears
sharp chisel and split it off.
Sean
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48pop
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Re: Numpty question.... ok, so now its off.......Should I replace the studs or leave well alone? The exposed threads are knackered but obviously the bits where the nut was is fine......(this is all on the spare engine btw)
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Sean
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Re: Numpty question....Continued Id be tempted to leave it.
the back of the stud is exposed and so when you use the mole grips( because there isnt enough to get 2 nuts on it to lock it, alternative is to put an M8 or 10 nut over the stud and weld it up-removing the stud while the area is still hot) to turn it out you drag the corroded end through and it rips up the thread.
I always have a helicoil on standby when taking the studs out.
Brass M7 available from ECAS and lambretta supplies, lots of copper grease on assembly
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