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Posted by: stephen7 Jul 19 2006, 09:43 PM

Hey guys

I tried to use an easy-out but this broken heat exchanger stud is stuck. Since the head is aluminum and the stud is (?) some hardened metal - will this work? I took the fuel line off and ran the engine until it stopped so hopefully I won't blow myself up in the process .

what do you think?

thanks

Posted by: bd1308 Jul 19 2006, 09:58 PM

ok

heres what you do

1)grab welder
2)grab nut that fits and/or screws onto stud
3)weld nut to stud
4)get LONG and STRONG wrench
5)Heat stud area up at head, turn wrench

after a few times and possible snapped off stud, you should get it out

b

Posted by: trekkor Jul 19 2006, 10:39 PM

Yes, the heat from the weld should do it

KT

Posted by: stephen7 Jul 20 2006, 10:46 PM

I snapped off the easy out today after using the torch method. Next is the welding. wish me luck.

Posted by: McMark Jul 21 2006, 02:23 AM

Eeek, broken easy outs are no fun. If nothing else works, take it a machine shop that can use an EDM to get it out. When you're welding, don't arc to the aluminum.