Note- yes, I realize this has been covered in previous posts however I am looking for additional info.
I recently acquired several new cases for my rebuild. I am trying to remove the head studs. I have an EC case, a EA case and a bus case modified for a 914. I was able to remove the studs on the EC case without major problems however the case has some issues. I do not plan on using the bus case. The EA case seems the best but I can only get 1/2 of the studs out.
I have tried large amounts of penetrating oil over the past few days. I have tried to heat the CASE with a propane torch for about 2 minutes. I am double nutting the stud. I have tried to grip the base of the stud with vise grips however I cannot get the vise tight enough so it doesn't spin (due to some corrosion). I am using a 36 inch wrench so I get very good leverage.
Any ideas? I can put a bit more muscle into removing the studs however I am scared that I will break the stud since it already seems to twist quite a bit. Should I heat the case longer? I have broken a head studs on a EC case in the past and it is not fun trying to remove it (I was actually able to drill the stud out but not fun).