Subject: Finally, Exhaust Nuts out, but....
Author: Keith K
Date: Aug 13, 2005, 12:45 PM
Post ID: 1719292933
Had to slice out the header pipe end, then I had to cut the nut into 4.
They came out, but I am telling you I have never seen anything like
that. Almost looked like the aluminum disntegrated a bit into powder.
Though i was able to knock the nuts off piece by piece, they came out.
Because I never screwed them out, they just popped right off the threads
in the exhaust hole. Yet the threads seemed like they had been
compromised. Not stripped, but not as deep as the rear threads where the
nut was not screwed to. I cleaned them out, and the nut still screws in,
I am just a little worried about the integrity of the threads holding
the new nuts on. Any suggestions on this? I really do not want to have
them machined and welded with a sleeve if I don't have to. If the Gurus
here think I may be bale to use them as is, please speak up. If not,
suggestions on the best way to deal with this situation will be greatly
appreciated.