Why are there studs instead of bolts on the oilpan?

Posted By oldcarmark 15 Years Ago

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oldcarmark	Posted 15 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: Last Month Posts: 3.7K, Visits: 32.6K	I noticed the 2 bolts that thread into the rear main seal retainer are actually small studs with nuts instead of bolts as used in all other holes to hold the oil pan to the block.Just wondered why studs instead of bolts?Anyone know why?
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Why are there studs instead of bolts on the oilpan? By oldcarmark ( 15 Years Ago )

[quote][b]oldcarmark (3/7/2010)[/b][hr]I noticed the 2 bolts that... By aussiebill ( 15 Years Ago )

The oil pan bolt holes in the rear main seal retainer are open to... By Ted ( 15 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Ted (3/8/2010)[/b][hr] The oil pan bolt holes in the rear... By rgrove ( 15 Years Ago )

[quote][b]oldcarmark (3/9/2010)[/b][hr]What Ted said about why the... By rgrove ( 15 Years Ago )

[quote][b]rgrove (3/9/2010)[/b][hr] So I wonder if i can just thread... By Ted ( 15 Years Ago )