Thread: Oh bugger....

Today started with a oil and filter change on the Landy, then thought I'd just have a look for that small exhaust manifold leak...
Hmmm, no less than three broken manifold studs on the Nissan FD35



Tried an Ezi-out on the first, went through three sizes and no joy. Re-coil kit to the rescue!!

1st we tap out for the insert...


A nice clean oversize threaded hole...


Here's the insert ready to restore the M10 x 1.5 thread


Screwing the insert in to the head...


Nice new M10 x 1.5 threaded hole...


In goes the new stud and we're one down, two to go!


Coulda done without this job though, I'm a computer geek f'r chrissakes!!!

At least you managed to drill the middle of it!
The amount of stuff we get to fix after someone has already drilled miles off center and or broken the drill or tap off in it:rolleyes:

A good trick that works 90 percent of The time is to weld a decent size nut onto the stud.
Doesn't matter if it is below flush just get in there with the tig and build it up till you can sit the nut over the weld and weld it on.
All the heat goin into the stud makes it expand but it can't go anywhere so when it cools it shrinks and should undo relatively easily. Just make sure you let it cool before trying.

theres one thing about it i shoot 10s that once youve owned one landi you will be cured for life because if you buy another one ya must be a masochist!
hilux rules!

Pretty slick job for a computer geek. The right tools always helps.

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

hilux rules!

Don't you mean RUST

Originally Posted by mikee

Don't you mean RUST

I like the Landy owners that insist that Landy's don't rust because of the stretchy ali panels, ... over the rusty steel framework.

Might have to try that time soon VC. Arc plant should do just as well.

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

theres one thing about it i shoot 10s that once youve owned one landi you will be cured for life because if you buy another one ya must be a masochist!
hilux rules!

Spot on

I owned a Over-Rover for awhile .
I spent more time under it , than driving it .

PS - Good skills getting that stud out , it can be a prick of a job .


Ken

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

A good trick that works 90 percent of The time is to weld a decent size nut onto the stud.
Doesn't matter if it is below flush just get in there with the tig and build it up till you can sit the nut over the weld and weld it on.
All the heat goin into the stud makes it expand but it can't go anywhere so when it cools it shrinks and should undo relatively easily. Just make sure you let it cool before trying.

Thanks Cam, will keep that in mind, no TIG in my cave, only MIG but guess that will work too?

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

theres one thing about it i shoot 10s that once youve owned one landi you will be cured for life because if you buy another one ya must be a masochist!
hilux rules!

Er, too late, I have three... Guess I'm committed...

Yep mig will work, stick too on bigger stuff.

Originally Posted by ishoot10s

Er, too late, I have three... Guess I'm committed...

Committed? With three you certainly should be.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Committed? With three you certainly should be.

Haha, my man-cave is my padded cell, at least I'm not in a straight-jacket and can still use my hands!

Drill right though them with a 6mm bit for 10mm and 8mm for 12.
As the drill exits they grab as wind themselves in further. Easy out - easy
I've done around 200 I reacon on Nissan RBs
Trick was shown to me by the engine reconditioned as used to struggle big time with them. Super easy

Snapon have LH drill bits just for that
Not the cheapest, but they work a real treat and save a crap load on fcuking about.

DBCL105A, Set, Drill Bit, Left Hand, Cobalt, 5 Bits

Originally Posted by cambo

Snapon have LH drill bits just for that
Not the cheapest, but they work a real treat and save a crap load on fcuking about.

DBCL105A, Set, Drill Bit, Left Hand, Cobalt, 5 Bits

They work fucking well aye, had a set at work but some cunt wanted them more than us.