Need Help With Stripped Bolt!!
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Need Help With Stripped Bolt!!
Hey guy, so both of my exhaust bolts/studs broke yesterday, the ones going from the bottom of the header to the first cat. How would i go about getting these out? that's really all that's stopping me other than going out and getting the actual stud.
Any ideas would help.
Thanks!!
-Garrett
Any ideas would help.
Thanks!!
-Garrett
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You can replace the studs. Take 2 of the nuts that go on the stud, put them on it and tighten them against eachother. Then use a wrench to try and loosen the nut closest to the engine. The stud should come out pretty easily.
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ya, the holes are fine, just the studs are broken.
the way they broke is the side that actually bolts up to the cat, with the nut and everything, is completely smooth, and i know how to do the 2 nut thing, BUT, the other side of the stud that is screwed in to place is down in the hole... do you know what i mean? if anything i'll try to take some pictures.
the way they broke is the side that actually bolts up to the cat, with the nut and everything, is completely smooth, and i know how to do the 2 nut thing, BUT, the other side of the stud that is screwed in to place is down in the hole... do you know what i mean? if anything i'll try to take some pictures.
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Is any part of the stud sticking out? if not then you need to drill and tap. If you can grab onto some of the stud they make a tool that works off leverage kind of like a pipe wrench, or you can try a vise grip. Either way make sure to soak it with some penetrating oil, or heat it up a little. And you can also take a punch and hammer and knock at the stud to help loosen up the build up in the threads. Good luck.
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the only part of the stud sticking out is the broken side. i'm going to try getting a punch and hammer then penetrating stuff and see if i can unscrew it =p
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Trust me, goto the hardware or the auto parts and get an easy out, use some sea foam penetrant and just do as I suggested earlier. Drill a small hole for the size easy out you get and then just use the proper tools. It will save you time, and headaches. I had a dozen or so bolts break off on me when I was working on my car, and this truly easy an easy and effective way.
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well guys =) i got an ez out, didn't work, lol. but! luckily, i'm a BA with vice grips and got them out with the help of some WD40 =) lol thanks guys for all your help! mods please close =)
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