Re: stronger exhaust manifold studs?

[Huw Powell <audi@mediaone.net>]

> I called up ARP today(www.arp-bolts.com)because amongst other things I
> wanted to get replacements for the EM studs, but ARP said that they don't
> make any studs smaller than 10mm thread...  The EM studs are 8mm, and I
> really want to avoid getting these from the dealer because they seem
> weak.  Anybody know where I can go to get good strong replacements?

Gee Marc, like I said, new ones ought to be good for at least 5 years
before you break them...

> Also, What about the head studs and connection rod bolts?  Family
> Pictures lists the
> head bolts(I think I want to use studs instead.. comments?)

Is there room in the head for the nuts and socket to tighten them if you
use studs?  the bolts are socket head thingies, triple square I think,
so there may not be much clearance around them.  that's usually why
socket cap screws get used I think.  Only excuse I can think of, anyway.

-- 
Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 84 4kq; 85 Coupe GT; 73 F250