Swim

So, I had the typical crossover/header Y connector to downpipe leak because I was lazy and forgot to replace the nuts and studs during the rebuild.
I went to replace them the other day and snapped off one of the studs at the base. I mean, there is NO way I can get any grip on it. So I have 2 studs and nuts holding in the gasket, but it's still leaking.

I'm annoyed, and I need help. Anyone have any ideas how to remove this stud? I'm thinking about just taking it to an exhaust shop and having someone else deal with it.

Suggestions?

MudHippy

Screw/bolt/stud extractor. Might work.


Here's a good kit with drill bits included.

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool...545-p-111.html

Either that or drill it out and retap the hole.

Swim

I was afraid of that....

I have no idea how I'm going to get a drill in that tight place

MudHippy

You got me there. Atleast 4 out of the 6 are pretty much out of reach of a drill aren't they. And the outermost 2 wouldn't be that easy either.

Swim

wonder if they make a really long drill bit......

MudHippy

They do make drill bit extenders, usually 6" or 12". I have a 12", but it will only accept up to a 1/4" bit. They make some that will accept larger bits though.

Looks like this.


EDIT: Hey! Looky what I found! They even make flexible extenders!

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CG4Q8wIwAw#

I did not know that. Ah, the wonders of the modern age.....if you can think it up...someone will make it...or atleast try...

Swim

Where did you buy those extensions...

Swim

I just bought the flexi thing... off to sears tomorrow for the extender

Teuf

The extension looks great, but how much force can you apply?

MudHippy

It was a hand-me-down. Not sure if it was in the lot of tools from when my grandfather(aircraft mech/auto mech/woodworker/logger) or step-father(auto mech/machinist/welder/fabricator)died. All I do know is at this point I've got 2 or 3 of just about everything. So I hardly ever need to buy tools anymore.

BTW, I might as well mention why the avatar pic, since I'm on the subject of ol' granddad. He was the crew chief on a B24 Liberator for the Army Air Corps(predecessor of the U.S. Air Force)back in WWII. Ain't she a beauty? Actually she was called "The Goon" by some(affectionately of course), "The crate the B17 was shipped in" by others(not so affectionately). So it's in his honor.

Swim

I am drooling on my keyboard. I'm a pilot and air traffic controller. That plane makes me drool.

MudHippy

Me too. I can only imagine how cool that would have been.

85toyman

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I love those planes as well. They are awsome to look at, I can only imagine what they were actually like in the air.

I have the utmost respect for people like your grand dad.

My thanks and hats off to him for his service to our country.