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(Again) studs broken off

Hi Group,

I know this topic comes back every now and then, even a few days ago Karls had the same problem.... but then somewhat different. (other end of engine)

I snapped off 2 of the 4 studs from the exhaust. The left upper stud with about 3mm left and the right lower stud with about 1cm left. I started on the right one because it is bigger, used heat, a hammer, visegrip, liquid wrench but no luck. Searched this NG and found some idea's from John Henry which were very good.

But the problem is; i do not have any welding equipment, ánd have never welded in my entire life. The other idea is to drill them out. But then i have to lower the engine, right?

Are there any other idea's to overcome this problem?? Or is the exhaust tight enough with 2 stud in stead of 4?

Any help is wanted... very badly...:-(

tia Roger

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bug '59
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For the UGLY way, when you are not equipped with proper shop tools, and ar sstranded somewhere with nothing but some basic tools to use

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Jan

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Jan Andersson

Thanks Jan,

This surely gives me another way to do it. And the engine is on my brothers

1302 and not mine 1200 so it could be a possibility to do it the Ugly way. (ssstt) However the bolds are still in place and there is my problem... to get them out!

I have my garage to my disposal with all (cough, cough) the tools i have... without a welder though. I hoped there was a way to do it without dropping the engine but my guess is i have to get in that adventure anyway....

I let you know when and how it went... In the mean time, pointers are still welcome

Roger

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bug '59

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