jmbillings
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posted on 14/2/03 at 03:04 PM |
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Rusty the studmuffin
Trying to get the manifold off our 4age- won't be using it, and its in the way. Unfortunately, 2 of the 5 nuts are rusted solid to the studs (they
rounded off when I tried to undo them)... any good methods for getting these off?
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jonti
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posted on 14/2/03 at 03:19 PM |
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Grind 'em off
Take the manifold off. you might find molies on the stud will now extract 'em so's you can put new ones in. Or, if not,weld two shiny new nuts on
the stubs of the studs. The heat from the weld will weaken the bond and roberts yer mothers brother. Wind 'em out , get two new studs and upwards and
onwards you go !!!!
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Mark Allanson
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posted on 14/2/03 at 05:53 PM |
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If you have enough space, a nut splitter will open a rusty nut in seconds, if you are a bit cramped, a nice sharp chisel and a good sharp tap should
open it enough to get grip on it to remove
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