Advice on removing an exhaust stud.
#1
Advice on removing an exhaust stud.
Hey guys, I'm looking for some sound advice on how to remove a stubborn exhaust stud. The 2 front ones and the upper rear one came out with a good dose of this stuff I got called StrikeHold and the double nut method. Tried the same with the last one and it doesn't want to move. It's kind of hard getting the 2 nuts tight enough because of where it is, also tried a stud remover on that one with no luck. I got some offset box end wrenches at the job I'm going to try tomorrow that might give me some added leverage. I also have a propane and a map gas torch but not sure which one to use, I really don't want to pull the head off. I don't have access to a welder to weld a nut on it either. Any other ideas would be welcome at this point as I'm sure it can be removed without getting too drastic on it. The other three came out kind of hard but they came out. I'm going to order a exhaust stud drilling jig from George's Garage just in case it comes down to that. Thanks again guys for all your help and advice. I'll check back. Got some ARP studs for replacements. Thanks.
#4
If it were me I’d leave that one too ride for another day. Not putting a spec torque on it shouldn’t have any effect leaving you with a leak. Use new replacement gaskets and nuts should be fine. Unless your looking for more potential need to go deeper just leave it for a time when you may want to tare it down for a top end job.
#5
At a guess I'm gonna say that the ones that wouldn't torque are the 3 you've already removed.
If that is the case leave the 4th one alone as it still works and it's kinda hard to fix something that ain't broke.
If that is the case leave the 4th one alone as it still works and it's kinda hard to fix something that ain't broke.
#6