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Title: Broken header studs
Post by: Duner on June 02, 2009, 01:44:48 PM
I have 2 broken header studs.  Drilled both out, and broke the extractor off in the first stud.  Any suggestions would be great or if anyone knows of a good machine shop in Las Vegas
Title: Re: Broken header studs
Post by: Tim Barker on June 02, 2009, 03:16:54 PM
do you know any good welders. If so have them build the stud back up until you can weld a nut to it then try to remove it. This may take a few times but the heat from the welding usually loosens the stud and it will turn out.
Title: Re: Broken header studs
Post by: Duner on June 02, 2009, 08:01:40 PM
Quote from: tbarker on June 02, 2009, 03:16:54 PM
do you know any good welders. If so have them build the stud back up until you can weld a nut to it then try to remove it. This may take a few times but the heat from the welding usually loosens the stud and it will turn out.
Thats a good idea.  I've heard of it being done.  I'll have to ask around.  Thanks for the ideas
Title: Re: Broken header studs
Post by: Warren on June 07, 2009, 11:47:53 AM
have you tried an easy-out kit? go get a good set and try those. just make sure you don't snap off the easy-out in the stud. since they are made of tool steel they don't drill out very easy. lol.
Title: Re: Broken header studs
Post by: Duner on June 07, 2009, 06:36:29 PM
Quote from: warren on June 07, 2009, 11:47:53 AM
have you tried an easy-out kit? go get a good set and try those. just make sure you don't snap off the easy-out in the stud. since they are made of tool steel they don't drill out very easy. lol.
Easy out or extractor.  Thats what I used and thats what I'm trying to get out. the broken off easy out. flush with the head
Title: Re: Broken header studs
Post by: 4stroker on June 08, 2009, 07:00:52 AM
been there done that,id take tbarkers advice on the welder