stud removal

Bugz · « **on:** March 17, 2004, 04:52:49 PM »

I unwisely used the bar across the studs method to try to remove the gland nut (because my flywheel lock came up missing) and it broke the stud. Any suggestions on getting what is left in the engine block out?

Zen · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2004, 07:57:18 PM »

Is any of it sticking out past the block, or is it broke off flush or slightly inside the block?

If there is still some sticking out, you might try welding a nut on the end of it, waiting for it to cool and then try to turn it out with a wrench.

If it's too close for welding, grind or file it down flush, center puch it DEAD CENTER of the stud and STRAIGHT into it with a small drill bit. Use a slightly bigger bit and enlarge the hole. Keep using bigger bits until you to get to a little over half of the stud size, then try an easy-out on it. Be careful though . . . a broken off easy-out is a REAL problem.

vwherb · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2004, 10:43:14 AM »

I was told about an old trick yesterday about broden off bolts, studs, etc. I was told to go the the drug store and buy some pepermint oil. You can buy this across the counter but you have to ask the drugist for it. Put three or four drops around the bolt, wait 15-20 minutes, put 3 or 4 more drops around it and screw it out.

It sounds "funny" but I'm making a trip to the drug store today. :p

:cool:

Bugz · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2004, 04:05:47 PM »

That sounds just wacky enough to make me want to try it. But I'll try Zen's suggestion first.

Zen · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2004, 06:45:41 PM »

Peppermint oil might actually make a good penatrating oil . . . I've always heard rumors that WD-40s main ingredient is peanut oil.

Even if you don't use peppermint oil, Herb's got the right idea. Try the simple way first. Before you go welding and/or drilling on it, you should try a good penatrating oil (PB Blaster is much better than WD-40), let it soak a while and try to back it out with vice grips if there is enough to grab on to sticking out of the block. Since you didn't "twist" your stud into, you never know. It might not even be tight in the block.

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