The studs seem like they would be better, but they would have exposed threads that would rust. I thought that could also cause problems in removal later.
Can someone comment on the advantages of each or either?
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Dennis LaGrua Member
Posts: 15145 From: Hillsborough, NJ U.S.A. Registered: May 2000
Studs are usually better but I've used SS bolts on the 60* V6 and they hold up. On my 3800SC studs are used.
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I would use studs because in the event of the nut backing off and disapearing the stud will still retain the exhaust manifold gasket . That will lessen the chance of the gasket blowing out before you can replace the nut. If your worried about corrosion on the thread use a good high temp antiseize and you'll be fine. A light coat on the threads has worked for me.
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Mark A. Klein Member
Posts: 608 From: Pleasantville IA Registered: Aug 2002
If you use stainless, don't worry about anti-seize simply because they won't likely need to be removed. Of course it is always just a little safer to keep that option, so the choice is yours.
