On both my '84 and my '85 (both 1.9) I have bolts where you are having
problems with a stud.  Don't remember if there "should" be a stud there
or not as both were with bolts when I got them.  With the bolt in that
spot ... there is no problem getting the exhaust off.

Mike

Tom Lambas wrote:
> I'm removing my old stock exhaust system fom my '84 westy / 1.9 to put
> on a new S&S system.
>
> Everything has gone well except  I cant get  the rear pipe off because
> it wont clear the  coolant elbow and come off the top stud of the
> driver side rear exhaust port.  Is removing the elbow my best bet?
>
> Thanks, Tom
>