01-09-15, 09:31 AM
I put off removing my exhaust headers for ages, after previously snapping off 2 studs (and an e-z out) and having to do a full top-end rebuild.
This time around, I was lucky enough to get all the nuts off no problem with a little help from plusgas penetrating fluid and they now have a liberal coating of copper grease!
If they were really bad I would have seriously considered using a nut splitter to get the old nuts off and fitting new ones rather then applying any torque to the corroded studs.
I was reluctant to heat the studs on my bike, as although this seems like the easiest solution and seems to work for everyone, in my mind heating the studs will just accelerate how quickly they corrode in the future. Unless you are considering replacing the studs, which is another headache altogether.
Just my opinion,
Brett
This time around, I was lucky enough to get all the nuts off no problem with a little help from plusgas penetrating fluid and they now have a liberal coating of copper grease!
If they were really bad I would have seriously considered using a nut splitter to get the old nuts off and fitting new ones rather then applying any torque to the corroded studs.
I was reluctant to heat the studs on my bike, as although this seems like the easiest solution and seems to work for everyone, in my mind heating the studs will just accelerate how quickly they corrode in the future. Unless you are considering replacing the studs, which is another headache altogether.
Just my opinion,
Brett
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