Broken exhaust manifold studs

[Konstantin Bogach]

Eyvind,
You SHOULD replace all studs and nuts (of course).  I recommend to locktite the studs because they have
tendency to screw out.
If you make 2 thin jam nuts you can get them out.  Or weld a nut to the stub.

Konstantin.

>
>
> Three exhaust manifold studs snapped today while removing the (_very_
> cracked) exhaust manifold on my '90 200TQ20v. The parts sitting there
> extends 15 to 25 mm from the head.
>
> How do I remove them? I don't want to attempt this myself before
> asking you all on the list! :-)
>
> BTW, should all the studs be replaced while I'm in there?
>
> --
> E. Spangen
> '90 Audi 200TQ 20v