Manifold studs

[steveash]

I want to fit new manifold studs when my Zero manifold arrives and I'm wondering about stainless steel or even fancy-pants titanium so they don't go all rust-ugly again. I assume this is ok as they won't be in contact with mild steel and I'd use some copper slip on the threads for good measure?

[Gaz mr-s]

Yep.  Stainless in various lengths on ebay. Copper nuts is a good idea.

[bobo83]

Be prepared not to be able to remove some studs from the block ... I had to accept a mix of old and new studs.

[Gaz mr-s]

Be prepared not to be able to remove some studs from the block ... I had to accept a mix of old and new studs.

@steveash

Sometimes the nuts are seized on the stud & they round-off, sometimes the seizure brings out the stud. And sometimes the stud shears.  The latter hasn't happened to me, but I have seen it mentioned.  A week's worth of penetrant is a good idea.

I highly recommend these.  https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-hex-shank-bolt-nut-remover-set-6-pcs/6083D?tc=RB4

They were recommended to me, & I've used them on various jobs & they've never failed me.  Don't use an ordinary socket (if using new nuts), - straight on with these.

[steveash]

Ordered. Thanks for the tips.