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Doing exhaust manifold today. Thought I’d have a stud set on hand just in case. But I can’t seem to find one. I’ve not yet called the dealer. I can’t even find a part number on gm parts direct.
I’ve called Dorman and asked about their set which works on the list below. But service tech said it’s not the same on the 09 2.4l HHR?
Anyone got some wisdom for me on this?
buy gm only for them and get new nuts they cost more but save u a lot of time , also iv done so many and had every prob u could take your time taking the old ones out iv had too many break in half trying to reuse the old ones gl, dave
buy gm only for them and get new nuts they cost more but save u a lot of time , also iv done so many and had every prob u could take your time taking the old ones out iv had too many break in half trying to reuse the old ones gl, dave
thanks Dave. I can get a set from a dealer 50 miles out. But after a long search I confirmed the dormann03422 set will work on my le9 and I can get them here. Is Dorman going to work? Or will I have to drive the distance with this cracked manifold?
how difficult is it to get the old studs out?
The main issue is quality.
Dorman is a copy of the original made in China and with no quality checks.
That's why I don't use Dorman products.
Have you looked into Rockauto?
They ship also and we get a discount.
The main issue is quality.
Dorman is a copy of the original made in China and with no quality checks.
That's why I don't use Dorman products.
Have you looked into Rockauto?
They ship also and we get a discount.
just quoted and even with discount after shipping it’ll be quicker and cheaper to just go to the dealer. So I’ll just do that. Thanks.
Not sure about the 2.4, but the 2.0 has a barrel nut on the center stud. Didn't see any sets with that.
If the studs don't come out easily, I would leave them in. That's just me, though. One nut attaching the turbo to the manifold was problematic. Ruined the nut and stud trying to remove it. Then I had to remove the manifold, $85 for a muffler shop to get the one stud out of the manifold.
I know it's not exactly the project you're working on, just thought I'd share. If it ain't broke, don't break it trying to fix it.
if they still run i run them to running temp then pull them apart , as they seem to unthread a lot easier just go slow if they make noise work them back and forth , just take the time or u will spend the time lol , gl gm only ,,,,, nuts and studs
