Help - Broken Exhaust Studs

[Triple G]

Taking my head off the other day 3 of the exhaust manifold studs broke off inside of the head.

Anyone know anybody that can get them out?

Thanks

[Vulcan]

Re: Help - Broken Exhaust Studs

A machine shop can remove them by drilling them out. Be sure to use some anti seize compound on the new studs.

[Stonewall]

Re: Help - Broken Exhaust Studs

Drill then use an "easy-out". It would be easier to taking it to a machine shop like Vulcan said though.

[Triple G]

Re: Help - Broken Exhaust Studs

I tried, I broke the easy out in the hole I drilled

[Kordain]

Re: Help - Broken Exhaust Studs

the worst time this happened to me at work i had to drill out to the nearest size drill bit that wouldnt damage the threads and then use a tap to cut the old bolt out a 1/4 turn at a time, very slow process though and i had proper machinery to do it.

Warming the head with a torch or similar may free them a bit before you try again, soak with penetrating oil for a day or two first

[RONDAL]

Re: Help - Broken Exhaust Studs

damn graeme sorry to hear.

can you tack something onto the stud to try and get it out?

[Bullfrog]

Re: Help - Broken Exhaust Studs

Call Bilt Rite @ 243-5538

[VWSM]

Re: Help - Broken Exhaust Studs

easyout is going to be hard to remove especially if it's flush with the head.
worst nightmare.

[Triple G]

Re: Help - Broken Exhaust Studs

All three snapped off well inside the head, so worse than flush.
But, I found a complete Solid Lifter JH Engine out of a running car for $100, picking it up this evening.

BTW, if anyone wants to come help me do timing, please let me know, I havn't been having much luck...