Manifold Stud Removal for dummies
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If I'd have been in this position, I think that I'd have grabbed my checkbook, called a mechanic friend, and just said, "fix it"! That would have wound up being far cheaper than the temper tantrum that I was about to throw.....
Note to self: If Sammie (Christina) ever decides that you need fixing, RUN!!!! She's going to win!!!!
Note to self: If Sammie (Christina) ever decides that you need fixing, RUN!!!! She's going to win!!!!
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I know diddly about mod motors , so I'm wondering , is it out of the question with these motors to pull the heads and either work the studs that way or take them to a machinist who should be able to make short work of the job?
Like I said , I know very little about these new motors , but good golly , having a truck down for a week or three for stud replacement is unthinkable to someone familiar with only the windsor based motors .
Just curious because I am looking at getting a 2010 F-250 CC 4x4 with a V10 and am trying to find out what is in store for me if I get it.
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Classic line right there. I love it. ^^^
I know diddly about mod motors , so I'm wondering , is it out of the question with these motors to pull the heads and either work the studs that way or take them to a machinist who should be able to make short work of the job?
Like I said , I know very little about these new motors , but good golly , having a truck down for a week or three for stud replacement is unthinkable to someone familiar with only the windsor based motors .
Just curious because I am looking at getting a 2010 F-250 CC 4x4 with a V10 and am trying to find out what is in store for me if I get it.
I know diddly about mod motors , so I'm wondering , is it out of the question with these motors to pull the heads and either work the studs that way or take them to a machinist who should be able to make short work of the job?
Like I said , I know very little about these new motors , but good golly , having a truck down for a week or three for stud replacement is unthinkable to someone familiar with only the windsor based motors .
Just curious because I am looking at getting a 2010 F-250 CC 4x4 with a V10 and am trying to find out what is in store for me if I get it.
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Hopefully no one in the east is messing with manifold studs in this cold, if they are I pity them. If they are you made it easier for them to find.
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Thanks,
I did not remove any of the stuff you did, I struggled and fenagaled my way around the fender cover lol but after soaking the bolts in PB blaster for 3 days all but 2 came right out, I did have one broken stud up front, and I air chiseled off just one nut and used a damaged nut socket remover from Erwin for 5 rotted off nuts, fortunately, the nuts didn't move but the stud did, so I was left with just 1 stud I used vice grips on. The installation was a breeze, my truck sounds like a purring kitten again, and not sanford and son. I have 4.5 hours total time in it.
I must say this forum is filled with alot of great people and valuable information and I really enjoy being here.
Jim
I did not remove any of the stuff you did, I struggled and fenagaled my way around the fender cover lol but after soaking the bolts in PB blaster for 3 days all but 2 came right out, I did have one broken stud up front, and I air chiseled off just one nut and used a damaged nut socket remover from Erwin for 5 rotted off nuts, fortunately, the nuts didn't move but the stud did, so I was left with just 1 stud I used vice grips on. The installation was a breeze, my truck sounds like a purring kitten again, and not sanford and son. I have 4.5 hours total time in it.
I must say this forum is filled with alot of great people and valuable information and I really enjoy being here.
Jim
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It's a common problem on Fords, I guess. I had the studs break on my wife's Mazda MPV (Ford 3.0 Duratec V6 - DOHC 24v)
Broke off below the surface of the head. I fired up the MIG welder and made a pile of slag. Steel wire doesn't stick to an aluminum head. Grabbed the pile of slag with vice grips.
I ordered all new studs and flange nuts from Fastenal for $3 a piece. A2 Stainless, coated in copious amounts of antiseize.
Broke off below the surface of the head. I fired up the MIG welder and made a pile of slag. Steel wire doesn't stick to an aluminum head. Grabbed the pile of slag with vice grips.
I ordered all new studs and flange nuts from Fastenal for $3 a piece. A2 Stainless, coated in copious amounts of antiseize.