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Originally Posted by Dave80GTSi
The next time that I have any need to remove my manifold bolts, I will be replacing them with short pieces of threaded studs and matching flanged nuts.
I am always nervous, for installations like this, of the steel bolts buggering the aluminum threaded holes due to wear, accidental cross-threading, etc.
Removing the nuts is a far "safer" approach, with much less potential for damage.
Thanks - DM
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Use all stainless and a high temp (nickel) anti seize compound on both the nuts and studs. An alternative for ease of future repairs is to use SS studs and brass nuts.
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