Broken Stud...Options w/out removing Manifold?
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I assume you're talking about the manifold-downpipe joint? If so, I've repaired a hundred of these by grinding it flush, drilling, and replacing with a through-bolt.
Can be done on the car if you pull the cat out of the way.
Can be done on the car if you pull the cat out of the way.
I used to drill and tap. But these manifolds are easy to find these days. Not sure what a few hours on your weekend is worth. If you call one of the vendors here and find out what he can sell you one for, I bet you choose that route. I was cleaning out under my tool box and found three of the damn things.
I have one I will send for 60 with all Three Gaskets. So much easier than wasting time trying to resolve that issue.
On a repair note. You will need to get that stud as red hot as possible and then typically you can back them out with vice grips.
On a repair note. You will need to get that stud as red hot as possible and then typically you can back them out with vice grips.