Date:         Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:27:09 -0800
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Broken stud
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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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-----
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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