Hi,
Has anyone here tried and succeeded in helicoiling an exhaust manifold stud with the head in situ
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?
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With turbo and manifold removed
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it looks like there should be enough room
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but will a drill plus stand/guide
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( I wanna drill straight
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) fit in there
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?
Or.
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.
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.
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.should I just bite the bullet and remove the head to do it
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?
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cheers
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Mark