Exhaust manifold fix

[Dan Pruzan <dpruzan@domain.elided>]

Listers,

Two people have commented that drilling out the broken stud and
replacing it with a bolt would be considered a temporary or sloppy fix. 
Why would this be less acceptable than using a stud?  Thanks in advance?

Dan Pruzan
71 Stag
Santa Clara, CA

ASMaughan@domain.elided 

ASMaughan@domain.elided wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 02/12/97 13:52:37 GMT, you write:
> 
> << IN ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE STAG I CONVIENTLY BROKE
>  > OFF  A FEW OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD 1/2" STUDS. >>
> 
> If memory serves me right, these studs are 5/16" UNF on the end into the
> manifolc and 5/16" UNC on the pipe end. Unfortunately to redrill and tap
> these the manifold really does need to come off for access. Also to get them
> straight a pillar drill or drill stand is really advisible. Drilling through
> from below and fitting a bolt may be a temporary fix or even fiddling and
> tapping them next size up may work with the manifolds on, depends on how far
> you wish to go !
> 
> Andy Maughan