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Subject:Re: Help! Cylinder head stud broken
From:George Goff
Date:Thu, 10 Mar 2005 07:15:41 EST
In a message dated 3/9/05 10:45:17 PM, leo0365@SBCGLOBAL.NET writes:

<< The first question is, can I block the stud tunnel with some sort of
liquid steel and run the engine with 7 nuts to secure the head?>>
No.
<<The second question is how do I fix the broken stud?>>
See below.
<< Do I have to take to whole engine off? >>
No, just break down the side with the broken stud and replace it.  Of course,
it would be easier to do with the engine out of the van.

George