Broken exhaust manifold stud

NJeepyj91 · 03-12-2008, 01:44 PM

My buddy has the four screamin squirrels in his 95. He broke the exhaust manifold stud at the rear of the engine. I told him I would come over on Saturday and help him with it.

Any suggestions on extracting this broken stud? I think the brake assist has to come off and the master cylinder.

Any other suggestions?

**rustywrangler** · 03-12-2008, 01:49 PM

None of that needs to come off.

Does he have the manifold and intake off already?? IF so, there should be plenty of room towork.

Do you know if the stud is flush or sticking out a bit???

NJeepyj91 · 03-12-2008, 02:10 PM

He said it was flush.

**rustywrangler** · 03-12-2008, 02:47 PM

Eww. Umm, weld a nut to it and the heat from welding will loosen it at the same time.

Easy outs: drill a hole in the center then use the easy out.

Worst case scenerio, you have to drill it out and retap.

NJeepyj91 · 03-12-2008, 04:11 PM

Thanks Rusty. Is there enough room to drill without taking off the stuff I mentioned?

1995_4.5L Jeep · 03-12-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustywrangler

Eww. Umm, weld a nut to it and the heat from welding will loosen it at the same time.

Easy outs: drill a hole in the center then use the easy out.

Worst case scenerio, you have to drill it out and retap.

I have used this method before. I like to first weld the center of a washer over the broken stud and then weld a nut to the stud. The heat will help to free up the bolt as well. Good luck and take some pics of the repair.

**sebastian22** · 04-22-2008, 03:08 PM

Did you guys do this yet....how did it go? im just about ready to replace my exhaust manifold and i also have a broken stud.

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03-12-2008, 02:47 PM	#4
rustywrangler Got my eye on you..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 18,657 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Eww. Umm, weld a nut to it and the heat from welding will loosen it at the same time. Easy outs: drill a hole in the center then use the easy out. Worst case scenerio, you have to drill it out and retap. __________________ http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...k_banner-1.gif Congenital Heart Disease is a reality for me, BOTH of my children have it. Please read up and become aware for future generations Lydia Ann-Acquired 08/05/05 Open Heart surgery 08/10/05 Jacob Patrick-Acquired 01/17/08 Open Heart surgery 02/15/08