In a message dated 10/11/00 3:11:37 PM, thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM writes:

<< On to a solution: an easy one: bolt in place the side that uses bolts into

the head, tighten down loosely, then use a large channel-lock pliers to

lever the pipe over the studs of the opposite side. That's it, easy! >>

Karl,

I have to thank you twofold.  I NEVER would have thought of such a straight
forward solution to this problem.  And, YOU must be the one who gave me
reason to buy that 8 mm Helicoil kit and to practice my heliarcing technique
on the broken out exhaust stud boss on the head of my first Vanagon.

Rich