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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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Default broke off stud that holds header on...how to remove?

when i was remove the header on my car the stud/bolt closest to the rad broke off and now its about 2mm inside the threaded hole in the cylinder head. how can i get this out? should i get take it in? is there a special tool?
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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Default Re: broke off stud that holds header on...how to remove? (hamburgler)

It's easy, just use a screw extractor to get it out.
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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yeah got it,
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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drill and retap the hole
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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doesnt need to be drilled and retaped. i was able to save the threads
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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I know you fixed the problem, but just for future reference for anyone who reads this... you can drill the thread out and then use a regular bolt instead of stud and nut Just don't mess the thread up while drilling the stud out
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 06:35 PM
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yeah im just using a reg bolt now because the studs are like 10 bucks. what a rip
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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My DIY for anyone reading this thread.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=567450
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