Re: Exhaust stud removal

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

To get out stubborn exhaust hardware you need A LOT of heat. You have 
to get the parts up to dull cherry red and you can only do that with 
an acetelyne welding torch. As soon as you get the stud red you lock 
your vise grips on as tight as you can and it should turn although it 
may take the threads out with it! If you just can't get a grip on it 
you could weld a nut to the stud (oversize if you have to, it doesn't 
have to thread on) and use a wrench once you heat it up. As when using 
a torch on the motor take precautions not to damage anything with the 
heat like hoses and wires. STAY AWAY FROM ANY FUEL LINES. Remove them 
if you have to and have someone stand by with a fire extiguisher. When 
replacing use Never-Seize on all of the hardware.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "schab932000" <schab932000@xxxx> 
wrote:
> I need some advise. I'm replacing the exhaust mainifold gaskets 
> and everything was going okay, until it came time to remove the 
> studs. I have standard vice grips which do nothing other than 
> slipping around the stud. I went to Sears and Auto Zone to look 
> for another type of wrench but found nothing. I've also heated the 
> studs and used plenty of liquid wrench, but not luck. Any ideas?
> 
> Pat
> vin 5552