PAIR homage bolts or studs (1 Viewer)

[David Rodgers]

I’m paying homage to the PAIR. I got some key rings that I’m using.

The old studs were in pretty tight and I wanted to replace to be on the safe side.

Any advise on whether to use bolts or go back with studs?

 

[zapatius]

I would just use bolts if you can. I switched the EGR from studs to stainless bolts and it was a lot easier to manipulate. I still run studs in the PAIR spots. I put my O2 sensors there. I would switch those to bolts but they are in great shape and aren't causing me any grief at the moment.

 

[bigredmachine]

should be an 8x1.25 thread, your fine using either. add some anitseize to the bolts or studs so you can take it apart later

 

[David Rodgers]

Thanks guys. That’s what I was hoping you’d say. It’s a little easier. Just wanted to do the right thing but didn’t think it matters too much.

I am running the bolts all the way down and cleaning them up in case I have to take them back out. Will use anti seize to make sure.

 

[zapatius]

Thanks guys. That’s what I was hoping you’d say. It’s a little easier. Just wanted to do the right thing but didn’t think it matters too much.

I am running the bolts all the way down and cleaning them up in case I have to take them back out. Will use anti seize to make sure.

If you want to remove your current studs - check out the stainless Ford manifold studs on Amazon. They use a hex key to turn. A little longer than the existing studs but pretty slick.

 

[David Rodgers]

Do I use the gaskets or not? I used the gaskets on the EGR but they were soft. Let me know what you think.

Appreciate the input.

 

[bencallaway]

Yes use gaskets.