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Subject:Re: exhaust head stud welded! to exhaust header flange
From:Allan Streib
Date:Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:05:15 -0400

craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> writes:

> I can't even believe someone would do that. There is no logical reason to do
> that other than you ran out of 10 cent nuts, or you had a chronic problem
> with them loosening because you suck as a mechanic so much, that you had to
> WELD it on.

You ever had a quickie-exhaust shop service your car?  They weld
everything.  The MIG is the only tool they use other than a chop saw and
pipe benders.  My guess is that's what happened.

Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL