[kimlangley7]

Continued work this weekend of install of my SSIs and M&K on my 80 SC.

In the process > I broke off the stud [aft of the thermostat] that holds the oil lines close to the car body.

Is this stud screwed into the body? or welded?

I've got about 1/4 inch remaining

anyone BTDT ? suggestions??

kgl

[smdubovsky]

I do believe those are welded.

If you dont have access to the backside to just drill it out and use a bolt/nut, think about using a "nutsert" or welding on another stud. FWIW, a nutsert is a threaded rivet. Allows one to essentially pop-rivet a nut onto any sheet metal. Works great for things like this. I think I have M4 and/or M6s around to give you one if you want to try that route.

SMD

[Jase007]

Excellent nutsert animation here.

[kimlangley7]

Nutsert >> very cool

thanks for the link..