Calgary280ZT Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Hey guys. Putting on the T3/T4. Machine shop will have the spacer built tomorrow. Now the studs are too short. Any suggestions on best method to remove them and install new ones? I'm geting short on time (and panicking a bit), so paying to get it done is an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 take 2 nuts put it on the stud and tighten them on to eachother. Then just get on the nut closest to the manifold and turn it out. Might have to heat it up. Also be soaking it in pb blaster before hand. Then run down to napa and get some studs that are 1/2inch longer than stock ones on the part that goes through the spacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildky Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 also keep in mind when removing them you don't need to save them, if they prove difficult you can use a small pipe wrench with a cheter pipe, worst case tak the manifold off and take ti to the machine shop they generally charge about $10 per bolt to drill and tap should you break one off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughdogz Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 also keep in mind when removing them you don't need to save them, if they prove difficult you can use a small pipe wrench with a cheter pipe, worst case tak the manifold off and take ti to the machine shop they generally charge about $10 per bolt to drill and tap should you break one off That is the method I used (pipe wrench directly on the threads of the studs). Just be careful and try to ensure that the force you're applying is perpendicular as possible to the axis of the stud, to minimize the chances of shearing the stud. I broke off only one stud in the manifold using this method. I realize you're short on time, but you can also get an OBX T3 1/2" spacer off ebay if the machine shop doesn't come through: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-HYBRID-TURBO-MANIFOLD-INLET-WELD-FLANGE-T3-T3-T4_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33742QQihZ006QQitemZ160270036813QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Best of luck Calgary!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary280ZT Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Thanks for the suggestions guys. Hugh, already have machine shop on the spacer...TonyD suggested two 1/8" NPT ports for EGT sensor and something else, so those are being drilled and tapped. Should pick them up this afternoon. The shop is going to remove the stud, hopefully they'll have if off this afternoon too. I was going to do it, but spending too much time on the road....unfortunately, not in my d*** Z car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardBlack Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I think they've covered the viable options. Sounds like you have it under control anyways. Regarding your build, how do you like the isky cam? Did it make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary280ZT Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Wizard, still haven't got the head on....this weekend for that, then hopefully on the road next week. And there are so many new mods I'm not sure I'll be able to determine the effect of the new cam. But I suspect I'll be looking to upgrade the cam next year...this one was described as a mild turbo cam and I think I'll need something hotter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 But I suspect I'll be looking to upgrade the cam next year...this one was described as a mild turbo cam and I think I'll need something hotter. A 'mild' Isky Turbo Cam... That's like saying 'Kind of a Virgin'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary280ZT Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Is the Isky cam a virgin or not???? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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