Another broken manifold stud
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Another broken manifold stud
In my other post I replaced the starter to find my pass. Side rear lower stud broke off flush in the head. I have read many post online and (kbsupercrew) has by far the best wright up. But there's no mention of a broken off bolt flush. My dad paid big money to have his done...i don't want to. My question....is there any tips or tricks on drilling out a stud. It seems pretty tight in there to drill it.
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Hello I am a new member I am the proud owner of a 97 F-150 4.6 4x4 and am in the process of replacing my head gaskets and also have several broken studs..... My local parts store shows a part number but are not available, are these dealer items or does anyone have a solution/alternative repair any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated thanks
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Funny thing is this truck is from Florida and has never been in Michigan salt but yet I have a broken stud. The nuts all looked to be in good shape with minimal rust.
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Well i use a right angle drill, a matco square drive easy out alot of penetrating oil and a whole lot of patience. I have performed countless surgeries of this type and if you keep a cool and steady hand you will make it without pulling the head off.
And i saw someone mention it, yeah buy the studs and nuts from the dealer,, you are better off that way
And i saw someone mention it, yeah buy the studs and nuts from the dealer,, you are better off that way
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Well i use a right angle drill, a matco square drive easy out alot of penetrating oil and a whole lot of patience. I have performed countless surgeries of this type and if you keep a cool and steady hand you will make it without pulling the head off.
And i saw someone mention it, yeah buy the studs and nuts from the dealer,, you are better off that way
And i saw someone mention it, yeah buy the studs and nuts from the dealer,, you are better off that way
Also I check with Ford for the studs there over $7 a stud! I would like to go stainless but can't seem to find ss studs just bolts.
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I have a friend that has a right angle drill I can borrow. I'll make sure to get some good easy outs. I think the rest of the nuts I'm going to grind off and turn them out with vicegrips like (kbsupercrew) did. Seems to be the lesser risk of breaking anymore.
Also I check with Ford for the studs there over $7 a stud! I would like to go stainless but can't seem to find ss studs just bolts.
Also I check with Ford for the studs there over $7 a stud! I would like to go stainless but can't seem to find ss studs just bolts.
Also if you are thinking about just hacking the ends off of the others you may want to look into a stud extractor. It is a socket that comes in different sizes to fit over studs and has a cam system inside that grabs and locks onto the stud. The one for that is an 8mm(if i remember right) Combine that with a universal joint adaptor and you will have the ones that are above the surface out in a matter of minutes. Plus it keeps you from scaring the heads gasket surface with vise grips. I went that route for a while until i discovered that tool, now i wouldn't do it any other way
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this is my first Triton I've took apart they say its a 10 hour job was pretty easy access to everything courtesy of the 3" body lift my dealer quoted 1.87 for studs and I was able to get flange studs from local parts store dealer didnt show them
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if you have the room to get to the stud that is broke off flush with head you can try this method i have had some luck with. find a nut about the same size as stud maybe just a little bigger and weld it to the stud. hold it over stud with vice grips or the ground clamp of welder and fill the center full of weld. the heat will help with removing stud and if breaks well your right back where u started but if works it saves some time