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  • rocker studs stripping?

    any1 else have problems with 3400 rocker studs pulling out? a third one came to my job today with this problem. the first two were rendevous and the third is a equinox. all 03+. i didnt know this was a common problem should i be worried with my 3500?

  • #2
    I believe it. They changed to 8mm bottoms on the stud from the original 10MM. Seems like a dumb ass move to me.
    1993 EXT. CAB, 3.4L V6 TBI, 5spd manual. Sonoma
    1990 4Door, 3.2L V6 TBI, 5spd manual. 4X4. Trooper
    Because... I am, CANADIAN

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    • #3
      ive seen it as well. time-certing the holes seems to be the best option. ive always used time-certs for stripped aluminum and have had better luck than those heli-coiled.
      [SIGPIC]
      12.268@117... 11's to come!
      turbo 3400: 358whp and 365tq at 9 psi
      ASE Master Technician. GM Certified.
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      • #4
        How does a time-cert look can you post a picture?

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        • #5
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