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Old 06-01-2011, 01:33 AM
Easy Ed Easy Ed is offline
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Default Re: Exhaust Gasket leak and stud broke

Oh Sh!t, that is going to be a problem sorry to say.

Got to use a SMALL right angle drill with a 3/16" drill bit, run it at SLOW speed (bolts are prone to heat treat if you get them hot, hotter than when the motor is running, then you would need a carbide drill bit to cut it), use oil for cutting fluid and once you get through the bolt use a GOOD bolt extractor (not made in China) and hope it comes out, you don't want to know what you will have to do if that don't work.........

One other possible way to try and get it out and this is only if you have a welder and are good at using it, Hold a hex nut over the hole/bolt and go inside the nut and build weld up between the nut and bolt, melt the two together, let cool and hope you can put a socket on the nut and all backs out.

Good luck, Ed
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