I'm a stud, Repair guy, hopefully Options

[Porschef]

Well, it seems that the constant reoccurrence of an exhaust leak stemmed from a pulling exhaust stud. I'd tighten it, the noise would go away, come back, rinse, repeat.

A couple of weeks ago I took her out for a spin, heard that sound, and got under after cooling to see what the deal was.

A quarter turn later, the stud dropped right out.

So I'm gonna do an EZLOK insert, and pray.

Pics to follow, along with any tips, snags, or bonifide cuss sessions.

The fun never ends

Right Joe? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)

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drill it in 3 steps i.e. use 3 different sizes working up to the final required tap size. this acts almost like a guide and you can't miss. be ready for the drill bit to want to pull into the soft aluminum. mark your bit depth with some blue painters tape. you won't be able to see blk elec tape in that recess and duct tape is the shiots to get off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Rand]

drill it in 3 steps i.e. use 3 different sizes working up to the final required tap size. this acts almost like a guide and you can't miss. be ready for the drill bit to want to pull into the soft aluminum. mark your bit depth with some blue painters tape. you won't be able to see blk elec tape in that recess and duct tape is the shiots to get off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Depends on the size of the step stud I guess. I just tapped mine once and done. I don't see a reason to redrill three times. If you have to drill at all, just drill the right size. Yes it needs to be straight, but you knew that.
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