Re: Exhaust manifold-downpipe studs? Replaceable?

["Bob & Ann" <angus6@socket.net>]

>From my experience with easy-out I would recommend that if you have to go that way get a set of Hansen easy outs, Their short & hex
headed and I've NEVER seen one break yet,plus they grip better than the long 4 sided ones or the spiral ones
Bob


My experience is that if the easy out breaks while trying to extract frozen studs, you are screwed.  They are made of a substance
that is impervious to drill bits.  Here is what I would do:
Victor

>>> "Marc Peterson" <mpeters6@rochester.rr.com> 10/29 10:42 AM >>>
I busted all those studs trying to get the old DP off.  Can i just get an
easy-out and screw them out, or will I need to drill them out and retap the
threads?  If so, what size tap?  Help!

Its an 8 valve.

TIA,
Marc


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