I use an air powered right angle drill. Sharp drill bits and lots of patience. This is almost a job for a machinist. As it is almost impossible to drill the bolt and use the original threads, I use a Heli-coil. After getting the bolt drilled, I put the pipes in place and use the flange to guide the Heli-coil drill bit. This gives me good alignment. I then use stainless hardware to avoid this problem next time. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Paul A. Cianciolo <Paulc@SNET.NET> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Saturday, August 01, 1998 10:44 AM Subject: Broken exhaust stud.... bummed... need ideas
>Hello Folks, > > >Has any broken a stud while removing the exhaust system on a 1986 >Watercooled? >Is there a way to extract this in the vehicle? > >Very bummed >PaulC >KB1RP |
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