13b-rotary-vw

BROKE A STUD!!!!!

It can be welded back. If anyone ever has this happen to them, just know it can be fixed...

wthdidusay82

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Take it to a machine shop and have it professionally removed, might cost like $100 bucks though.

RXSpeed16

iTrader: (41)

Much easier with the block out of the car. Still irritating though.
A) Drill a smaller hole and tap with left hand thread tap. Use a left hand threaded bolt and once it bottoms out, it can twist out the stud.
B) Weld a smaller diameter bolt to the stud and twist out. The welding will also help loosen the stud.
C) Drill out the entire stud and try to drive out the threads. Re-tap afterwards.

Don't bother with the E-Z out bits. They'll just break off and you'll have to start again.

13b-rotary-vw

I don't think anyone noticed, I welded another stud back on to the broken piece that was in the housing. I tried to remove the stud before it broke. I heated the $H!T ot of it and it still didn't come out. I'm sure that even a shop would have had a hard time, that is if they could even get it out. I had access to a Tig and i gave it a shot...and it worked better than I expected...I already have heard about the nightmares of using Easy outs and other things just breaking. Problem averted. I hope to inspire others to try this method before panicing.

RXSpeed16

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Definitely did not notice, but consider it a compliment to your welding skill!

Now for your next trick, do it with the engine installed in the car.

Sgtblue

iTrader: (16)

And high-temp anti-seize the holy crap out of it for next time.

RotaryEvolution

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i probably would have drilled it out, the weld will always be weaker than the stud so it may eventually break again. being an REW engine pulling and reinstalling the twins in the car as well as doing the proper repair inside isn't going to be nearly as easy with the engine removed.

wthdidusay82

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When drilling it out you'd have to replace it with a bigger size thread or would using a helicoil work to use the stock size?

I've broken numerous bolts on my last car , none on this one. *crosses fingers*

BEANIESTII

would'nt it make sense to change out the other 3 while the engine was out?

RotaryEvolution

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if the stud won't come out and has bedded itself to the housing i usually have to drill it oversize, rethread it and insert a helicoil.

13b-rotary-vw

No, it makes more sense to change to a stainless nut and place lock washers with plenty of anti-seize...

misterstyx69

iTrader: (142)

Why?.
If they are usable,as in still have thread that the bolts can properly thread onto, why replace them?.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

pulling them out is usually problematic anyways, don't mess with them unless you have to.

wthdidusay82

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Which goes to say if it ain't broken don't fix it.

F-111a

Agree. If they are good don't mess with them.