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Originally Posted by MrTibbs
Thanks guys. I'm pretty sure it's the thread on the stud that's stripped (and only on the section where the nut tightens) as I can screw the nut on and off, just not tighten it very much.
Given people's experience with backing studs out of the block (doesn't look fun) I think the best option might just be to add a couple of washers and another nut onto the good portion of stud thread (basically using the original nut as a washer). If it doesn't need to be torqued very tight I assume this will hold it fine. I've only just got the car back on the road after a couple of months of parts-hunting so keen to avoid the potential for giving myself another long job.
Mike
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It should be fine to just put washers or spacers to avoid the stripped section and still be able to snug the nut tight. There are two more fasteners that are good anyway and they should hold up.