Exhaust studs just spin

Ebuddy · 07-23-2016, 03:15 PM

In my experience, there are 3 things that you can do:

1. Switch to bolts/lock washers that are 1 size larger than the studs. This is the least desirable solution however and there are risks. It is the cheapest however. Some folks have been able to have this solution go a long way. I've done it successfully, but only on a scoot that could die tomorrow and I wouldn't care. Suckers held for a couple thousand miles before I got rid of the scoot.
2. Use heli-coils (or similar) as directed. I've actually only had only 50/50 success (1 for 2) with this method but the failure was the first attempt so I could chalk it up to my error/inexperience.
3. The new head solution is probably the best, especially if the scoot has a few thousand miles on it. Gives you a chance to look at everything and get an idea if something else might be going bad.

07-23-2016, 03:15 PM	#6
Ebuddy Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 73	I've tried all these methods.... In my experience, there are 3 things that you can do: 1. Switch to bolts/lock washers that are 1 size larger than the studs. This is the least desirable solution however and there are risks. It is the cheapest however. Some folks have been able to have this solution go a long way. I've done it successfully, but only on a scoot that could die tomorrow and I wouldn't care. Suckers held for a couple thousand miles before I got rid of the scoot. 2. Use heli-coils (or similar) as directed. I've actually only had only 50/50 success (1 for 2) with this method but the failure was the first attempt so I could chalk it up to my error/inexperience. 3. The new head solution is probably the best, especially if the scoot has a few thousand miles on it. Gives you a chance to look at everything and get an idea if something else might be going bad.
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