What are the Odds? Stripped a bolt in the head before a trip this Friday!!

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Originally Posted by justinc

Don't fret, they were probably stretched/ broken to begin with, you did nothing wrong. A common Td5 trait I'm afraid. Make certain they machine the manifold as it WILL be slightly warped. The next studs will then stretch/ break. I drill out to 5/16" ( or 8.5mm) then tap to 10X1.5 , using M10 studs for the front 2 and rear 2. Not had any issues after this.

JC

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I know you know much more than I in these matters, but I can't help thinking with a torque value of 25 NM/ 18 lb ft , it would be very easy to stress the manifold bolts, especially if not tightened in the right sequence. Do you think it possible? Bob

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Originally Posted by Pierre

Picture of your very strong forearms and fingers, please..


Cheers
Pete

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Here you go. :D:D

Hi Bob

When you check the torque of the nuts, do you just torque it up, or do you back the nut off first?

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Originally Posted by SPROVER

Here you go. :D:D

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And here is a full frontal view:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...014/08/563.jpg

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Originally Posted by 1999td5

Hi Bob

When you check the torque of the nuts, do you just torque it up, or do you back the nut off first?

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Back off, torque to torque value. Bob