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Originally Posted by New Leaf
Is it possible to change these studs and nuts for a couple of nice shiney new bolts? Anyone know what size they would be. And any tips on removing the stuck stud?
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Don't change the studs for bolts. If a bolt seizes in then you're stuck with trying to remove it and it's a helicoil job. At least if a nut corrodes on then you can dremel it off and put a new one on without too much hassle.
When I had to get the exhaust on my old Bandit 600 winterbike welded, 5 out of the 8 exhaust bolts snapped, so the engine had to come out for the helicoils to go in cos some were hidden behind frame tubes. I replaced all the bolts with studs and brass nuts. They never seized again.