In this video, I demonstrate how to remove broken exhaust manifold studs quick and easy with a welder. Exhaust manifold studs can be very difficult to remove, especially when they are broken off into the head.
I superglue a fender washer around the stud first, then weld the nut on. Helps with making sure you get the weld in the right spot and protects the head.
Awesome video sir. Next time weld a washer to the broken stud first, then weld the nut to the stud and washer. It gives you alittle more to weld to. Once welded let it all cool before trying to break it loose.
I have done many bolt extractions, when using the welder its very important to wait until the bolt has cooled down to original size so it is not wedged in the threading from being super heated, i spray WD-40 on it right after welding so the oil seeps into the threads
Yeah buddy, another one FAMOUS for the broken manifold bolts are the 99 (new body) to 07 Chevy/ GMC trucks with the 4.8/5.3/6.0. I have another one of mine to do, but keep procrastinating because I can see 6 of 12 are already broken.
Great job with the pliers thos😂.....I put a glob on stud....wack few times with hammer....then weld a washer on the glob.....then its 50/50 alot of the times ill just grab the washer with a pair of vice grips....and sometimes ill weld a nut on top of the washer!!!!
that was painful to watch.. i've made all those same mistakes too but not on camera.. i got pretty handy with that idea on the 4.6 , 5.4l. &v10 2 valves.. good tip
I wish i got it done that fast last time. Once you beef it a couple of times i just start laughing and cant concentrate on lining up the weld. Its a pain in the ass but at least when i screw it up i can laugh. I have welded a nut to more than one pair of pliers.😂😂😂
