01-04-20, 10:04 PM
Hi.
I had to remove my ehaust due to holes in the collector under the engine. I've been soaking the studs in plusgas for 2 weeks while still riding to work every day. Managed to get 7 nuts off without any issues. Not so lucky with the last one. Snapped with stud sticking out from the head, so I bought a set of stud extractors. They look like sockets and grab the stud when you turn.
Snapped flush with the head now.
Tried drilling - drill slipped and went sideways. just caught the head. No major damage but I can't start drilling straight now with engine in he frame.
So last option is to try and weld a nut to it and try screwing it out. I'll have to ask my neighbour who has a welder but with this social distancing it's a bit awkward.
Last question is:It's 4th stud from the left, right in the centre of the head. What will happen if I just bolt the exhaust without it? I have new copper gaskets so will it squash them and seal with one nut missing? I really don't fancy removing the head to get this done.
Thanks
I had to remove my ehaust due to holes in the collector under the engine. I've been soaking the studs in plusgas for 2 weeks while still riding to work every day. Managed to get 7 nuts off without any issues. Not so lucky with the last one. Snapped with stud sticking out from the head, so I bought a set of stud extractors. They look like sockets and grab the stud when you turn.
Snapped flush with the head now.
Tried drilling - drill slipped and went sideways. just caught the head. No major damage but I can't start drilling straight now with engine in he frame.
So last option is to try and weld a nut to it and try screwing it out. I'll have to ask my neighbour who has a welder but with this social distancing it's a bit awkward.
Last question is:It's 4th stud from the left, right in the centre of the head. What will happen if I just bolt the exhaust without it? I have new copper gaskets so will it squash them and seal with one nut missing? I really don't fancy removing the head to get this done.
Thanks