In a message dated 19/03/2008 12:20:33 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Broken  threads seem to be a common problem.

Are copper nuts the  answer?

(once the studs are repaired!)

Stainless Steel BOLTS and  NO STUDS is the answer I have used with 100%
success for years now.  This  also allows one to change an exhaust gasket if
neccessary at any port  without removing the header pipe altogether.  To make it
even better  install helicoils in All exhaust port flange retainer holes.

Please note that I will be away from my  business travelling in Mexico from
November 19, 2007 until April 30, 2008.  Parts orders will be processed
although not as quickly as usual.  I  will always be available for contact by E-mail.
 If you phone your  call will be addressed by Greg T. Brown here and he will
either call you back or  advise you to contact me directly by E-mail.  Details
of this adventure are  at _Buses in  Zamora_
(http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/Busesinzamora/) .  A Travel Blog is at: _Zamora Blog_
(http://poolio.net/zamorablog/)

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli

Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/trainsal.htm) )
_Frank Condelli &  Associates_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/busindex.html)
- Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
_Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust  Systems_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/exhaust.htm)
_BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm)  a VW Camper
camping event, Almonte, ON, June 12 ~ 15,  2008