Nm exhaust studs nut?

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Nm exhaust studs nut?

02 Apr 2022 14:09
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undefined How many nm should the nuts on the exhaust studs be tighten to?

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Re: Nm exhaust studs nut?

02 Apr 2022 14:17 - 02 Apr 2022 15:14
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6 or 8mm studs? 

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Re: Nm exhaust studs nut?

02 Apr 2022 15:29
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Those nuts are crushing a hollow copper donut, so the tightening torque is not the same as a regular stud and nut arrangement.  I'd tighten them enough to crush the donut and affect a good seal, and then maybe a smidgen more, and stop.  
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Re: Nm exhaust studs nut?

03 Apr 2022 05:11
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I have to measure, but think they are 6mm.

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