Date:         Mon, 25 Apr 2005 19:20:31 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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From:         Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: 3 broken  studs at exaust ports on 86 syncro  HELLPPP!!!!
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I know a lot of people like EZ outs, but I have never gotten one to
work successfully, ever (and I was trained as a machinist at one point
in my life!). Maybe because if they haven't come out by the time I'm
through with my other tricks, they simply aren't coming out. Anyway,
when things get tough I reach for the drill. The only tricky part if
finding the exact center of the bolt to put a punch mark in to get a
pilot hole going, then follow up with progressively larger drills until
you're just inside the threads, then chase out with a tap. Use a drill
press is you can to drill the hole in straight, otherwise develop a
good eye. Use plenty of oil in the process and use good sharp drills.
Anything else is just messing around, go for what's really going to
work.

If you need specific details, email me.

Jim

On Apr 25, 2005, at 5:59 PM, Robert Work wrote:

> These thing are really frozen in there. What is the best way to get
> them out?
> EZ OUT, Torch/heat. Please give me suggestions.
>
>
> Robert
>
> 86 Syncro
> 82 Westy
>