04-05-13, 09:09 PM
The first time I took the downpipes off several studs came out rather than part company with the rusted remains of the nut and one sheared, fortunately leaving enough meat to get my trusty mole grips (the bodger's friend) onto. Those I replaced with stainless threaded rod cut to length (about 50mm from memory). The rest I didn't bother to disturb in case my luck ran out and one sheared flush.
I replaced all the nuts with stainless dome nuts (stuffed with copperslip)... never had any difficulty since.
I replaced all the nuts with stainless dome nuts (stuffed with copperslip)... never had any difficulty since.