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Removing broken exhaust stud |
Rand |
Jul 7 2008, 11:51 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Taking one of the nuts off, the stud broke.
I welded a nut to the end of the stud so I could get a socket on it, but she doesn't want to turn. Feels like it will break again. So I've been hitting the stud with PB Blaster. I could heat it with a torch. Hopefully it will come loose, but I may end up having to drill the thing out and tap the hole for a step stud. Grr, right before WCR (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Any suggestions? |
dbgriffith75 |
Jul 10 2008, 02:47 PM
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TheGrif Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 25-July 07 From: Iowa, USA Member No.: 7,945 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I agree that heat generally works well for exhaust studs, but sometimes it's just not enough, even with PB or equivalent.
That's when I take a hammer and beat the shit out of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Okay, don't actually beat the shit out of it, but tapping on the end of the stud will send vibrations into the boss which will sometimes help break loose rust. I try to avoid using PB or equivalent when mixing with heat, because if you're not careful you will start a fire. So instead I opt for heat and hammer. Hasn't failed me yet. |
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