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Broke an exhaust bolt, easy out?
I'm installing my new exhaust today and of course I broke one of the bolts on the manifold flange. I soaked all the bolts with PB blaster about two hours ago, the drivers side came off no problem but two of the passenger side bolts are giving me trouble, one busted and the other doesn't want to move much. I sprayed the stuck one again and have been working it back and forth. So I have a good angle so I can get a drill in the broken bolt, is an easy out going to get the stud out? Any other suggestions? The heat riser valve is still in the system, is it best to leave it or should I get rid of it? Thanks!
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Re: Broke an exhaust bolt, easy out?
Had a broken header bolt for a while, kept wasting gaskets... it came out a lot easier than I thought it would.. used an easy out on it....
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Re: Broke an exhaust bolt, easy out?
Could you post a picture of it? Might be able to get some better suggestions. I would say if you can get a good angle on it, drill it stay as centered as possible. Use a twisted style of easy out. The squared style, in my opinion, suck.
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Re: Broke an exhaust bolt, easy out?
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Re: Broke an exhaust bolt, easy out?
Also, when you drill it. Use a reverse drill bit, sometimes they come right out with those.
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Re: Broke an exhaust bolt, easy out?
good luck... i see you said its below the surface........ was going to say TORCH.. but.....
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Re: Broke an exhaust bolt, easy out?
I got them out, I had to drill out the broken studs and used a 3/8" tap to cut the thin layer of remaining stud out of the threads. I got the new studs in and they tightened up just fine. Now all I have to do is decide if beer would be appropriate at this point? Hmm? Yep! I think beer will most definately make the rest of the installation move right along!
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Re: Broke an exhaust bolt, easy out?
Yes beer is appropriate now!
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Re: Broke an exhaust bolt, easy out?
Thanks for the confirmation on the intake of beer! I was a little hesitant but with your blessings I just cracked open an ice cold Pacifico. Tequila goes good with Pacifico, nah! I better hold off on the Patron until after I go for a test drive!
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Re: Broke an exhaust bolt, easy out?
Ha!, I just cracked open an ice cold Stella. Cheers....
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Re: Broke an exhaust bolt, easy out?
sounds like tis time to celebrate.... congrats !
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