Oxy it?..Vice Grips..Drill it out?
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| Author: | 68matic [ Tue Apr 12, 2005 1:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Removing a Stud from the Head |
This is a heater adapter Stud, about 3/4 the diameter of a thermostat houding stud, and about half the height. 1. tried three nuts on the stud, and unwind the bottom one - nope, stud too stripped for that 2. hacksawed the top of it and tried with a screwdrive - nope, wont budge does anyone have any other ideas as to how to remove that stud? thanks in advance |
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| Author: | Mini Mad [ Tue Apr 12, 2005 1:23 am ] |
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Oxy it?..Vice Grips..Drill it out?
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| Author: | supercharged 850 [ Tue Apr 12, 2005 1:35 am ] |
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You can buy special sockets for removing studs. These work best. Your local mechanic may have one. Soak the stud with WD40 or RP7 or something like that to penetrate the thread, 30 minutes before you try anything. You could file 2 sides flat and use a pipe wrench on it. Your last option would be to cut it flat, drill it out, then re-tap the hole. You shouldnt need to go to this extreme. |
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| Author: | Fez [ Tue Apr 12, 2005 2:46 am ] |
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I spent 2 dollars on a small bottle of penetrating oil from "WA salavage" over here. It is the best consumable thing Ive ever bought. A couple of mL's lasts for ages and saves your skinning your knuckles heaps. Ive been able to remove stripped studs from heads sitting out in the weather for years. Id have to say stuff like RP7 are only like 10-20% efficient compared to penetrating oil (for quick jobs) And of course if you leave it longer the better it works. 2nd best consumable has to be cheap oven cleaner - brilliant stuff on car parts too. But remeber im only a young fella so mind the disclaimer. Fez |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Apr 12, 2005 6:49 am ] |
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Those studs get bloody tight sometimes. A decent set of vicegrips, If that doesn't work I cut off flush, then drill them on centre with a 5mm drill and retap the thread (1/4"UNF). And I then use bolts, not studs/nuts. easier to get out next time. 
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| Author: | 68matic [ Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:13 am ] |
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thanks boys will look into that penetrating oil mate of mine has a 'stud extractor' so thats the next step cheers |
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| Author: | Mini Mad [ Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:33 am ] |
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68matic wrote: thanks boys
will look into that penetrating oil mate of mine has a 'stud extractor' so thats the next step cheers Sounds official 
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| Author: | Chris [ Tue Apr 12, 2005 12:21 pm ] |
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I put all fasteners that are likely to get hot or corroded in with Never Saize. I also use it on all exhaust joints. The pipes always come apart with no problems. This stuff is copper based and comes in tubes I think though I have it in a tin. Lasts for years as you need to use only a little bit each time. |
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| Author: | 68matic [ Tue Apr 12, 2005 4:47 pm ] |
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Mini Mad wrote: 68matic wrote: mate of mine has a 'stud extractor' so thats the next step cheers Sounds official hah yeh josh i thought it was called a "F*cking-Heater-Adapter-Stud-Getter-Outerer" but Dave assured me it was called a Stud Extractor.
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| Author: | min13k [ Tue Apr 12, 2005 7:49 pm ] |
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you talking bout uncle dave dooke ?? makka |
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| Author: | Mike [ Wed Apr 13, 2005 6:47 am ] |
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One of them pipe wrenches that squeezes the round between the two claws as you twist can get anything - Today I used an extra large one to first pull an exhaust joint apart and then line up an exhaust pipe inside the extractors. Plus studs come out every time with them. Is there anything a pipe wrench cant do? |
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| Author: | supercharged 850 [ Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:19 am ] |
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Mike wrote: Is there anything a pipe wrench cant do?
Well...... there.... IS one thing 
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| Author: | Mike [ Thu Apr 14, 2005 10:07 am ] |
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Dunno what youre talking about but, well if you keep your tools well lubricated... that'll prolong their life and usefulness |
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