Broken manifold stud fix?

29Phaeton

29Phaeton

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While trying to find an intake leak I decided to remove my manifolds. As I tried to loosen the second nut from the front it snapped. I can see it must have been bent from a previous install. I can tell two of the studs and brass nuts were newer with loctite.

Not the best way to start 2017! I'm not great with a torch so I'm thinking about drilling the center of the stud but don't want to hit to water jacket behind it. Any suggestions?
 
Hi 29,

Any friendly Model A owners nearby?

Could be as fast as a tooth extraction with an experienced stud remover who could visit to "see" exactly what you have.
 
29Phaeton, I have removed a lot of studs on different manifolds IF you have any of the stud still sticking out so you can use a stud remover or vice gripes to get hold of it.
Use a torch and heat just the stud red hot, and then take a spray bottle and spray the stud with water, it will come right out.
 
29Phaeton said:
While trying to find an intake leak I decided to remove my manifolds. As I tried to loosen the second nut from the front it snapped. I can see it must have been bent from a previous install. I can tell two of the studs and brass nuts were newer with loctite.

Not the best way to start 2017! I'm not great with a torch so I'm thinking about drilling the center of the stud but don't want to hit to water jacket behind it. Any suggestions?
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Is there any stud left? I have a stud puller but it needs about ¾" of stud to grab.
 
Have an experienced welder tig weld an extension to the broken stud. Then treat with penetrant and try to loosen it.
 
I got lucky, I was able to drill it and use an easy-out. Thanks to everyone who suggested their own technique. As a newbie it's great to have the community support when needed.
 
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