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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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help removing a stripped head stud

one of the studs on a cylinder head is stripped, is their a way I can remove it myself? I really dont want to take it to a shop seeing as Ive already removed it about 7 times.. is there any other option?? it is the press fit style.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Re: help removing a stripped head stud

Try a stud remover with a collet.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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Re: help removing a stripped head stud

I don't think I can use that seeing as the threads are damaged?
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Re: help removing a stripped head stud

The collet will bite into what's left of the stud.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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Re: help removing a stripped head stud

Oh ok I see now, thank you for your help.
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