Contrary to what everyone has said so far, I have had recent luck with
JB weld. About 3,000 miles ago, I JB welded a glow plug into a diesel
head. So far so good... although the other responses you got have me
worried!

Brad

Richard Bias wrote:

> Good afternoon All,
>  I am interested in knowing if anyone has "JB Weld"ed their exhaust studs
> (permanently) into their heads?  I am looking to replace the rear header
> pipe on my 85 GL (164K miles) and I know the last time I was there,
> the stud
> in the holes had alot of play in them.  The holes in the heads have
> become
> sloppy and almost countersunk.  There are not too many threads for the
> stud
> to grab anymore so I am going to JB them in.  Any warnings or words of
> advice against?
>  By the way, Tyson, John, Bud and William (in that order), I regret to
> inform you that I am taking the Van off the market for know.  My wife
> really
> doesn't want me to sell it (I was pleasantly surprised by this one) and I
> need it to use to finish a project on my house.  I am sorry.  If in the
> future we decide to sell I will contact you first.  Thank you for all of
> your time and concern.
>
>  Richard and Annemarie
>  85 GL "Buba"
>
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