Shit...broken manifold stud

[fahrvegnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

> 
> From: "Bryan Rankin" <d_x20@hotmail.com>
> Date: 2004/08/04 Wed PM 05:33:18 EDT
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Shit...broken manifold stud
> 
> 
> While examining one of the nuts that came off, i realized there was a small 
> peice of the stud still in there, i bought some new M8x1.25 studs that are 
> actually meant for a GM water pump, but are perfect length for the manifold. 
>    I sprayed some WD-40 on the stud, but i may have to try liquid wrench,
> 
> is there any trick to getting this out, or even worse, will I have to take 
> the manifold off of the head?
> 
> Thanks for the help so far guys

In my experience, it is actually easier to take it out of the car, esp. if you still have a workable amount of stud left on the mani.  You can get after it with vice grips much easier, or flame if need be, etc...

Good Luck, and take your time...

  Cheers,

    David


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