I was removing the nuts for my headers and one of the header boltscame out with the nut attached to it. Apparently the nut has cross-threaded itself onto the bolt, so the bolt came out with the nut in one piece. I tried to separate the two but nothing worked. I'm going to take it to the shop tomorrow and take the torch to it see if I can get them to separate. If not, then I have to go to the dealer to pick up the bolt. Stupid question, but how do I install a new header bolt? They're threaded on both ends. Also, should I apply thread locker or something on it as well? Thanks for your help!

 

you will need a new stud and nut-loctite the newstud when installing
-it should thread in easy-if not-double-nut it(use 2 plain nuts,non locking,)tighten one against the other and then tighten the outer one-it will go in as tight as you want it to.
pm me if you need any assistance-went thru the same thing on my 54
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Wow! Thanks for the speedy response and all your help! I'm going to see if I can get it off tomorrow and if not then I'll call the dealer on Tuesday. I'll let you know how it turns out.

 

don't use heat...expands metal making it harder to remove!

outsider has a great tip with the double nut deal. it's really no biggy, just thread the stud back in.

 

Yeah...I've reused them that way a number of times...its no big deal. The stud is just better if you are going to be taking it on and off numerous times...aluminum threads will fatigue in such use.

I have a few that were bent that I replaced on the most recent motor aquisition...the studsare like $3 a piece...I think I have an extra stud..?

Adouble nut, screw it in with locktite adhesive...let cure a few hours, remove nuts and install header.