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Date:         Sun, 2 Aug 1998 09:40:27 EDT
Reply-To:     SyncroHead@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         SyncroHead@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Broken exhaust stud....  bummed... need ideas
Comments: To: Paulc@SNET.NET, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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In a message dated 98-08-01 10:40:35 EDT, Paulc@SNET.NET writes:

> Has any broken a stud while removing the exhaust system on a 1986 > Watercooled?

Yes. I had two broken bolts in a used engine I purchased. Luckily I noticed this before I installed the engine. I spent nearly two weeks trying Liquid Wrench, drills, taps, and various forms of "easy-outs". None of which were easy! None of which got the stud out!

> Is there a way to extract this in the vehicle?

Finally, I took the whole engine to a machine shop here in southern California that specializes in removing broken studs/taps/bits/outs, etc. Luckily, they were able to place thewhole engine in their jig. They did a really professional job removing the whole mess with a LASER and then installing a stainless steel threaded "insert". I surely hope you fair better than I, but I would thinktwice before investing too much time before talking to a professional at this.

Good luck, Jim Davis


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