Help before I get the sledge out
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Help before I get the sledge out
Need some ideas before I start breaking things
did my driver side manifold studs yesterday, all good. today I'm doing the passenger. I got all out/ broken off but 1, and it is on the bottom on cylinder 3. it is stripped enough where I can't get a socket on it, but it is in a spot where I can't hammer a smaller size on it.
I tried an air hammer, no dice. tried an impact, just spins on the nut. not sure what else to do because a grinder won't fit in there, I can't reach it with a welder to weld a better nut on it, and I'm ready to break it
did my driver side manifold studs yesterday, all good. today I'm doing the passenger. I got all out/ broken off but 1, and it is on the bottom on cylinder 3. it is stripped enough where I can't get a socket on it, but it is in a spot where I can't hammer a smaller size on it.
I tried an air hammer, no dice. tried an impact, just spins on the nut. not sure what else to do because a grinder won't fit in there, I can't reach it with a welder to weld a better nut on it, and I'm ready to break it
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Check out the how-to thread posted by Christina I put up in the tech folder. See if her thread has anything that will help you.
I know she struggled with this and almost threw in the towel but she managed to persevere and get it done. See if she has any tips listed that might help you out.
Stewart
I know she struggled with this and almost threw in the towel but she managed to persevere and get it done. See if she has any tips listed that might help you out.
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Is that stud the one down by the cross member, if I recall that is about the tightest spot for access.
Not even a chance of hitting with the MIG at a crazy angle for a blind weld? At least then you could have a set of flats on the new nut to attempt a bite on.
If nothing else works you could break it off, how much worse would it be than the other pre-broken studs you are removing?
Not even a chance of hitting with the MIG at a crazy angle for a blind weld? At least then you could have a set of flats on the new nut to attempt a bite on.
If nothing else works you could break it off, how much worse would it be than the other pre-broken studs you are removing?
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I did finally get the y pipe off after cutting one of the bolts. still cheaper than paying someone.
I found out that there is enough room to get the welder in there, it's just really tight and awkward, and frankly I am way too pissed off at it today. it's a good thing my 6 year old was there to keep me calm!
I ended up putting my tools away and teaching the little one to weld lol
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Check out the how-to thread posted by Christina I put up in the tech folder. See if her thread has anything that will help you.
I know she struggled with this and almost threw in the towel but she managed to persevere and get it done. See if she has any tips listed that might help you out.
Stewart
I know she struggled with this and almost threw in the towel but she managed to persevere and get it done. See if she has any tips listed that might help you out.
Stewart
once I can get the manifold off I'm good. I finally got the welder dialed in on those studs to get a good burn, so u should be good, although there are 7 on this side that will need to be removed, and possibly 8 depending on how this last stud goes
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Just finished mine in the last month or so Use lots of penetrating oil and patience I had to drill several out and had to cut drill bits shorter to get holes started for easy outs Do you use a stud removal tool? On the passenger side of mine it worked on all but one on the very back which broke off Good luck
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Just finished mine in the last month or so Use lots of penetrating oil and patience I had to drill several out and had to cut drill bits shorter to get holes started for easy outs Do you use a stud removal tool? On the passenger side of mine it worked on all but one on the very back which broke off Good luck
