I need to replace two stud bolts that hold the turbo to the intake manifold . I have a California model and the bracket broke and thus caused the weight to shift on front bracket.
This resulted in it becoming loose and thus viberated until the studs are now eaten half through .

Is it possible to remove those? I decided for now to reassemble and think about it rather then make it worse.

I thought about make new bracket with angle iron and then put a bead on it and the turbo so it is solid,but still removeable.

What would be the bolt size ? (so I could order and have on hand if I were to take the plunge & replace them even if it meant having to drill out)etc,etc.

Any help would be welcome.

greazer2b

Studs normally can be removed by putting 2 nuts on them and tightening the nuts against each other. Once "jammed" the bottom nut can be used to turn the stud out.

You can determine the stud size by measuring with open end wrenches. The size is the smallest that will fit. Thread pitch requires a thread gauge or matching up with a comparable bolt.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

Thx for response , there is a smooth shoulder on the bolt plus front were threaded is half gone, so I am unable to thread down the bolt That is why stopped and reassembled.
There is about 3/8- 1/2" shoulder that I could grip on but I am concerned about bolts being seized due to heat and age.
If I can get out I would like to put new bolt in, since this is my only set of wheels.
greazer2b: