Correction, the tool is a "Stud Remover", not extractor.. I hope there wasno confusion between my reference to this tool, and the tool I earlier referred to be used for removing broken studs. Sears Item #00904458000 Mfr. Model #4458 > -----Original Message----- > From: Marc A. Levy > Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 11:28 AM > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: RE: [DML] Exhaust manifolds gasket removal > techniques & gasket > installation process > > > A few people said use Vice Grips.. On most of my studs, I > used a "Stud Extractor" which Snap-On and Sears both sell. > It is a nice little tool to have around. However, this tool > is kind of big and not easy to work with. Eventually I gave > up on using the tool and switched to double-nutting the stud, > and using a wrench to back it out. I advise others to use > the double nut method over vice grips.