08 optimax 175. Sn 1B516721.
My exhaust tuner came loose. 2 of the studs were gone and one broken. Do I need to go back with studs or is there any issues with just using bolts?
08 optimax 175. Sn 1B516721.
My exhaust tuner came loose. 2 of the studs were gone and one broken. Do I need to go back with studs or is there any issues with just using bolts?
Last edited by Russ Ch; 05-17-2025 at 01:26 PM.
stainless bolts are fine with loctite and loc washers
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There's a Service Bulletin on this... SB 2009-22R1.
4@ 8M0030694 (Bolt)
4@ 35044 (Washer)
(I recommend adding the 782461 tuner gasket that was used on earlier models- doesn't seal anything but it does help with vibration).
Red liquid loctite: 265 lbs/in (22 lbs/ft)
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