Exhaust Studs Broken.., need suggestions. |
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Exhaust Studs Broken.., need suggestions. |
DougC |
Aug 9 2005, 11:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 949 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 2,307 |
OK, I have 3 broken exhaust studs on my 2.7 six. All but these three came out easily but these 3 were never going to move! I spray (for several days) with PB blaster, used a torch and nothing worked. Finally I bent one on purpose because I was at my wit's end and eventually broke it. I went ahead and cut the other two off in preparation for drilling. I have drilled out the originally broken one and tried using an "ease-out" but no luck (of course). I'm at the point where I can actually tap the hole for the original thread size. What size tap do I need to buy?
Doug C |
DougC |
Aug 9 2005, 01:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 949 Joined: 6-July 04 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 2,307 |
So, my idea of just buying the appropriate size tap and rethreading the hole isn't realistic? I've done this before (a long time ago) on a type 4 engine, although it was upside down on the floor. I have drilled the 1 hole already and it looks like I got it very straight, so now the tap wouldn't have a problem - would it? ...man anything not to have to flip this thing over or ship off for repairs. I'm doing this work solo. A tap and cutting oil were going to be my plan of action.
Doug C |
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