When I replaced my exhaust I used M8 x 18 hex bolts and M8 nuts where needed
(coated with antiseize compound).
GerryR
----- Original Message -----
From: Aleksandr Milewski <n6mod@MIATA.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 1999 10:22 AM
Subject: 85 Exhaust bolts?

> Hi folks,
>
> In addition to an intermittent starter, my '85 Westy suddenly developed a
> rather obnoxious exhaust leak.
>
> While I was under there the other night replacing the starter, I found the
> leak. Both of the bolts that hold the exhaust manifold to the head
> (right-front, #1 cyl?) were gone, and the gasket was halfway out. This was
> a bit of a surprise, since I'm used to a world where header bolts are
> removed with liquid wrench, cursing, and scraped knuckles, not mere
> vibration. ;)
>
> In any case, are these bolts in some way special, or do I just need to get
> a couple of grade 8.8 or whatever bolts? (stainless maybe?)
>
> Anybody know what size they are, off hand? I'm not too keen on pulling one
> of the other ones to measure it...see above. ;)
>
> Thanks in advance,
>         Zandr
>         '85 Westy "Thumper"
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> Aleksandr Milewski                        '90 Crystal White "Starbug"
> n6mod@amt.org                                '99 Silver/Tan "Pandora"
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