Exhaust Stud Removal Help

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Exhaust Stud Removal Help

16 Aug 2009 19:54

I have a stripped exhaust stud that needs to be replaced. I ordered a new one from Z1 but I can't get the old one out. Any tips? Its too stripped to double nut and torque off and I don't have a welder to tac a nut on. Any other tips?

2012 Triumph Bonneville SE black

1978 KZ1000 B2 LTD
Fresh top end rebuild
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Wiseco 1015 pistons
Dyna s
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Wired george mod

It is easier to say what I haven't replaced then what I have.

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Re: Exhaust Stud Removal Help

16 Aug 2009 20:04

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Can you get visegrips on it? Do you have a propane torch.I would apply some heat to the bolt. Steel heats differently then aluminum causeing expansion that will help in extracting your bolt, using visegrips.

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Re: Exhaust Stud Removal Help

16 Aug 2009 20:05

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Yes I can get grips on it but I don't have a torch

2012 Triumph Bonneville SE black

1978 KZ1000 B2 LTD
Fresh top end rebuild
Rebuilt head
Wiseco 1015 pistons
Dyna s
Green Dyna coils
Wired george mod

It is easier to say what I haven't replaced then what I have.

I must love this cruel mistress since she hates me

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Re: Exhaust Stud Removal Help

16 Aug 2009 20:07 - 16 Aug 2009 20:10

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Buy yourself a stud remover from any automotive store. Should be cheap, >$10, hooks onto a regular 1/2' or 3/8' drive ratchet and gets a grip on the stud and loosens it using the torque of the ratchet.

Should look like this

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Re: Exhaust Stud Removal Help

16 Aug 2009 20:15

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Soak the stud with Kroil for 2 or 3 days and it should unscrew with no difficulty. I have used Kroil on stuck nuts & bolts with amazing results. Ed

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Re: Exhaust Stud Removal Help

16 Aug 2009 20:17

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can you tap on the end of the bolt. It helps to hammer on it a few times.

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Re: Exhaust Stud Removal Help

16 Aug 2009 20:26

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PB blaster or what ever its calded like liquid wrench stuff. only better helps a lot. Spray it, hammer on it, try turning,hammer, turn, spray, hammer, turn , something like that

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Re: Exhaust Stud Removal Help

18 Aug 2009 17:34

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Got some PB and a 8mm socket with some teeth and out it came. Thanks again guys.

2012 Triumph Bonneville SE black

1978 KZ1000 B2 LTD
Fresh top end rebuild
Rebuilt head
Wiseco 1015 pistons
Dyna s
Green Dyna coils
Wired george mod

It is easier to say what I haven't replaced then what I have.

I must love this cruel mistress since she hates me

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