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Broken studs at Y-pipe any ideas for removal?

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Old Nov 13, 2000 | 01:13 PM
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Broken studs at Y-pipe any ideas for removal?

Both studs are broken at the y-pipe.On the pass side.Any ideas that may work without taking off manifold?
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Old Nov 13, 2000 | 01:39 PM
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By far the best way would be to take the manifold off the car. This will allow you better access and more accurate drilling (if it comes to that).

Popular Hot Rodding had an excellent article on removing broken/rusted threaded pieces a couple of months ago. The slickest trick would work on your studs: Drill them for the easy-out (not necessary if you have enough left to grab with a vicegrip), heat up the area and melt parafin (canning wax, available at the grocery store) into the threads. Let it cool, screw the broken pieces out.

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Old Nov 13, 2000 | 02:20 PM
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I like to Mig weld an oversize nut to the broken stud, ie a 1/2" nut on the 3/8" stud. Crank the amps way up so the stud gets RED hot. When it cools, it should unscrew easily.
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