header install gone bad

[Eric Waterman]

That exhaust stud seems to be common at breaking.  I've seen 2 break, and
heard of others.  Maybe its getting stressed when you loosen or tighten the
EGR pipe.  I have to fix a header on a friend's '93 SE-R, and he bought all
new studs, nuts and yokes beforehand.  I was nervous taking the old studs
out, hoping none would break on me.  Its usually a good idea to replace all
of them if your car has some miles on it and you are putting a header on.  I
was at Ben's house when he had to "learn" how to use the extractor.  It
seemed real easy, and was a better way than having to drill and tap the
head.

Eric Waterman
1996 200SX SE-R
1997 200SX SE-R
1991 Sentra SE-R

> Thanks,
> I think I will be able to get the right one with that info.  It looks to
be a
> standard spiral # 3.  If not I can at least use the drill bit size as a
guide.
> Thanks a ton.  I guess I will be making a run to Sears again tonight for
some
> new tools.