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Subject:How to remove and install broken head stud
From:Leo Lee
Date:Thu, 10 Mar 2005 05:49:41 -0800

Hello everyone,
It is very unfortunate that one of the lower middle (#4 according to Bentley) cylinder head stud broke off during the final torque down. There is no other way but remove the broken stud and replace it with a new one from Bus depot. I search the archieve, still not completely sure what is the best way to remove the broken/weak stud. Without a good knowledge of how, I am afraid of doing more damage to the engine block. I would appreciate very much who had the experience removing and installing head studs to throw me a hint or two. I found no one mentioned how to install the new stud in the Archieve, do I simply screw it back in place, or is it necessary to apply some sort of bonding material to secure the new stud on the block?

Leo
1991 Westy Multivan, 110,000 mls