In my ongoing investigations around my recently purchased 02 SE7, I find that one stud is missing on an exhaust manifold
I assume it must have worked it's way out - can't see anything in the service history where they would have had to take the manifold off.
It's not just amissing nut - the whole stud is gone!!!!
So - can I leave it like this without real issue?
Should I try replacing the stud and nut, simply re-threading into the existing hole?
Anyone ever seen this happen before?
If I can't re-thread - is it time for the manifold to come of for a re-tap???
Chris.
I assume it must have worked it's way out - can't see anything in the service history where they would have had to take the manifold off.
It's not just amissing nut - the whole stud is gone!!!!
So - can I leave it like this without real issue?
Should I try replacing the stud and nut, simply re-threading into the existing hole?
Anyone ever seen this happen before?
If I can't re-thread - is it time for the manifold to come of for a re-tap???
Chris.