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I broke an exhaust stud on my engine. I made a fixture and drilled it out. I re-tapped it to M8x1.25 The new stud threads in loosely for the first 1/2 of the threaded portion, then gets nice and tight when threaded all the way in.

Should I leave well enough alone and re-install the exhaust or should I insert it? I usually use E-Z Lock inserts. The M8 insert is 12mm OD, I'd prefer not to drill the bottom of the head that big.

Any thoughts or comments?


Thanks,
Ed