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Old 11-22-2011, 12:07 PM
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Default Re: Exhaust Gasket leak and stud broke

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Originally Posted by cashville
I checked it out, and it looks like a great tool to easily remove broken studs.
If I can't take it out tomorrow with a bigger vise grips, I'll have to order one of those...


One suggestion... if the stud is iffy right now, don?t put a bigger set of vise grips on it.

I say that because typically if you can?t get a good hold on it, you?ll end up smoothing off the threads and then make it harder to use the stud remover.

One more trick...


If there is enough stud sticking out (which apparently there is cause you?re getting a pair of vise grips on it) get a nut that will slide over the end of the broken stud. Get someone to weld the inside of the nut to the stud and then just use a socket to get the stud out.

Just a few suggestions...


Mark
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