broke bolt

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  1. WeekendWarrior

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    howdy yall, iv got a problem. i hit something the other day with my exhaust and it broke the bolt connecting to the headers. its rust welded if you know what i mean. dad told me i cud drill it out and start new treads but i wanted to ask yall watcha think first
     
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    We really need to know what bolt it is to help you. Is it where the headers bolt to the heads or is it where the headers bolt to the exhaust pipe. If it is where the headers bolt to the exhaust pipe that is an easy one. The exhaust flange bolts are just nuts and bolts, get the old one out and put in a new nut and bolt. You may have to replace the gasket if it blew also. If it is one of the flange bolts that bolt it to the head then that is a totally different trip you will need to take.
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    exhaust to the headers, i got my car over at the auto place atm, when i get it this afternoon ima take a closer look. u just took a 300lb weight off my chest lol
     
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