996 turbo-exhaust studs

[coxy911]

Having fitted stainless steel nuts to these studs nearly 2 years ago, around 5k miles removed all today to check studs for any corrosion. Good news all studs as new condition, a must mod for any DIY,er thinking of keeping there turbo for many years as it makes maintenance so much easy(all 4 nuts removed,lubricatd with wd40, replaced in 10 min). Crank spanners a must see photo.

[Homer J]

Small world for us saddos, I checked mine as well

[pierslofi]

I looked at mine for the first time today and they have obviously never been changed. Many didn't really look like they were capable of holding anything together.

[RAWENG]

best to use stainless steel aerotite nuts. They are re usable and won't vibrate loose. Available ebay m8 aerotite.

[g7jhp]

RAWENG said:

best to use stainless steel aerotite nuts. They are re usable and won't vibrate loose. Available ebay m8 aerotite.

How many do you need for all the studs?

[rgracin]

That reminds me, I need to check my nuts more often.

[coxy911]

there are 14 in total for both sides, 4 for turbo to exhaust and 3 for turbo to manifold header on each side, i also fitted stainless nuts to the turbo actuator rods 2 on each think they were m6

[rgracin]

How did you get on when you removed the original ones?