I assume this is a stud to mount the head, judging by the length you mention. A cam-type extractor might work but this type repeatedly slipped off the 3/8" nub of exhaust stud I had left to work with. Try soaking it with PB Blaster and then heating with a torch before attempting removal. I also had a welder try three times to weld nuts to the remains of the exhaust stud and that kept breaking off little pieces until all I had left was the flush nub that had to be drilled out. Good luck! Stephen --- On Thu, 1/12/12, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Broken stud To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 6:01 AM At least you have a piece sticking out. I hate when they break flush at the base. Any way the easiest is to weld a nut on the end. Find someone with a MIG welder and ask them to do you a favor. Sometimes some heat is also needed to get the threads free. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of HotelWestfalia Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 3:41 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Broken stud Hi to all, I'm still not sure what's the best way to take a broken stud out. This one has four inch of stem left and it's in the corner with the least space. My question is; what are all the methods that can be used in the process, what spray can help, etc. Best wishes to the New Year to all, Zoltan |
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