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Subject:Re: How to remove and install broken head stud
From:dylan friedman
Date:Thu, 10 Mar 2005 08:32:50 -0800

Try using a metric head stud removing tool if there is
enough of the stud left to grab on too.  If not, Snap
On EZ outs will surely get it out.  They have never
let me down.  I have used red locktite, which will
only release if heated, to secure head studs before.
If this is not a good idea on Vanagon studs, I'm sure
someone reading this will let us know.  Good luck.

dylan

--- Leo Lee <leo0365@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> 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
>

Dylan Friedman

insyncro@yahoo.com

91 Syncro Westy GL
91 Syncro L
90 Carat
89 Wolfsburg GL

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