Stock Manifold Studs *pics*

[andrewsboots]

I'm installing a new t3 manifold on my car and there is 1 stud that scrapes the bottom of the manifold. basically I can't tighten down the manifold because the stud is too close to the manifold.

I want to know if it actually can be removed? and what would be the easiest way to remove it?





better yet, if you know a better way to intall it let me know, im planning to use a short bolt in place of the stock stud

[phubarr]

Who's exhaust manifold is that?

[andrewsboots]

treadstone performance

[phubarr]

I'm willing to bet you're supposed to remove that stud. You can use a tool called a stud puller (aka stud extractor, stud remover). You could also use a pair of vice grips if you don't mind ruining the stud's threads. Did the manifold come with installation instructions?

[andrewsboots]

no intall intructions but im sure they assume you would figure out it has to be removed.

I'm afraid i might break the stud with vice grips

Quote: Originally Posted by phubarr

I'm willing to bet you're supposed to remove that stud. You can use a tool called a stud puller (aka stud extractor, stud remover). You could also use a pair of vice grips if you don't mind ruining the stud's threads. Did the manifold come with installation instructions?

[phubarr]

Well, it's hard to see exactly what's going on in the pic, but it's hard to see if there's enough clearance for any tool to get a bite on the head of anything, whether it's the head of a bolt or the nut for a stud. I'd call and ask them what sort of voodoo they use.

[phubarr]

I've used vice grips to remove studs plenty of times. If you're uneasy about it, use a stud puller. It applies the same twisting force on the stud as a pair of vice grips would, but it keeps the threads in tact.

A bolt might work better there, but from the pic, it doesn't look like you have enough clearance for a box end wrench to get a grip on the bolt.

[andrewsboots]

thanks for all ur help man,
i'll figure it out.

[distinctdev]

shorten the stud some, pull the manifold towards the firewall a little bit and put that nut on first

[andrewsboots]

got it, thnx

[distinctdev]

i would find a shorter stud or cut the existing one before i ran no stud at all