Since the car isn't plated I haven't taken it for a drive, so I don't know how it performs. The exhaust leak is loud and I'd really like to take care of it. I don't think that taking off the manifold is the best idea yet... I think I'll have to drop the subframe to access the downpipe, then I'll be able to drop the downpipe and get at the broken stud. I don't know if the stud is going to be easy to extract.
Has anyone used bolts instead of studs? Would it make a difference? The next problem is that the engine shakes a bit at idle. I think that the front motor mount is shot. Thanks, Mark Reda. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 10:19 PM Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] HELP: My 16V Sounds Like A Lawn Mower > > a broken stud will not affect power or rpms, only sound, if its running poor > you have other issues, the studs can be removed usualy with vise grips and > some effort, but you have to remove the manifold > > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
