Author Topic: Cylinder head corroded stud.  (Read 1185 times)

CJHenderson

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Cylinder head corroded stud.
« on: September 12, 2020, 14:45:47 »
I have several intake / exhaust studs that has corrosion. Can they be removed and replaced?
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ja17

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Re: Cylinder head corroded stud.
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2020, 15:23:28 »
Yes, you should use a stud remover tool made for the job. I would use some heat also. Unfortunately sometimes they snap-off during removal. The right tool and heat will minimize the possibility.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1-2-Drive-Stud-Remover-Extractor-KD-Tools/303674096657?hash=item46b462fc11:g:70wAAOSwrnNfUUra
« Last Edit: September 12, 2020, 23:24:43 by ja17 »
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