EGR blanking plates insallation

[andrewward0377]

hi I have encountered a problem while trying to install the blanking plates, the studs/bolts where the blanks should be fastened have the threads go half way so i am not able to fasten the nuts, can these studs/bolts be removed and replaced with fully threaded ones or can these be re threaded in place, thanks

[pig75]

Pull those studs out and fit bolts

[daisy]

Pull those studs out and fit bolts

What pig75 means is they screw out use vise grips on them it will leave a thread in there which will now take bolts for your blank plates

[andrewward0377]

yes thanks, but I was reluctant to get them out was afraid they would break on the inside, how easy are for them to twist out, would i need to heat them up or just use vise grips and turn ? thanks guys

[turnturn]

They should come out without too much fuss. Vicegrips or pipewrench should remove them. My preferred method is to use two nuts locked to each other on the exposed thread.