I am trying to re-install the bearing housing and am having an issue with one of the studs. One is threaded on both ends, but it doesn't want to "catch" to tighten in-place. This is the stud that enters into the coolant system, so I'd like to get this right.

Thanks for any suggestions.

1989 XJS

 

At times, a simple thing is hard to describe. I think this is one.


A while back, I had a similar thing in attaching the AC manifold to the rear
of the GM compressor in my car. I considered a cap screw in lieu of the studs that was no longer there. But, deep in the 'hole" alignment was durn near impossible.


So, I slotted the ends of my studs, made from cap screws. A screw driver set them just fine.


Now, a specialty screw shop or a well stocked hardware store might have a more elegant stud. One with a female hex in one or both ends. Use an Allen wrench to secure!!!


Good luck, but beware of stripping. don't ask...


Carl

 

right way round l assume?. I run electric fans and have replaced those couple of studs with bolts but as l remember the block end will be course thread and nut end fine. Not sure whether metric or unc/unf combo on an '89.