stud removal
While in the process of replacing rusty exhaust manifold nuts guess what i did?? Yep, two studs just broke off. Lots of naughty words later i find they must have been broken for quite a time. I had soaked them for a week in plus gas and barely put any pressure on the ratchet before they just dropped out. Now of course i have the wonderful job of trying to get the remains out of the head. I really hadnt planned on removing the cylinder head but unless one of you wizards can suggest a short cut i guess thats now my only hope. I suspect a previous owner bodged it before passing the problem on to the unsuspecting fool who now owns it.
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