Just an FYI I use Avast Pro Internet Security and I've been been getting a few warnings lately from it saying it blocks crap. Only had the issue here. Anyone else notice anything? Can the server be scanned?
since the bolt fro the bower mount goes in that hole ai would use the the expanding rubber plug you thought of 1st. It is the only one that will be a tight seal and fully removeable. If you cant' find the correct size, they are easy to make.
I just use a broom and sweep off the snow if we get any here. But I remember living in WI when I was young. Wish I had a plow or even a snowblower then, sure would have saved alot of backaches
if the stud sticks out a little past the flange, as you said just take off the head pipe, put a vicegrips on it and take it out. then go to the autoparts stare and replace it.