ok so i just snapped a stud on the intake manifold in 2 by over tightening it. i am trying to extract it with an ez out but its not working very well i am afraid i am gunna snap the ex out too. i sprayed so penetrating oil on the stud and i was gunna let that sit for a day but if that doesnt work does anyone have an idea of what i can do? should i retap it or just put my head between my legs and kiss my *** goodbye.

 

If you can get a replacement stud, then sure, tap it and swap them.

 

sweet if the ez out doesnt work ill retap and get a new stud tommarrow thanks

 

lol I stripped the threads on my lim where the uim bolt tightens into it , the center one of the 5... I could retap it but I would need a bigger bolt.... I have a feeling that might be hard to find...

 

two words:

Torque Wrench

 

how do i do that one its threaded backwards. is there something i can put on the little thread i have left that will lock on there to torque it off?

 

No, using a torque wrench will prevent you from over-tightening bolts to the point where they shear off.