Alfred,

Soak all nuts in some heavy duty penetrating oil for as long as you can before you start. 

Brush up on all the methods of broken stud removal. Heat oil heat oil worked for me. If the stud comes out whole with the nut that is not a bad day. 

Work slow. Be patient. Chanel your zen.  Really it took me days to deal with the 3 broken studs but that got done to.  

Hth

Tony
85 blubrik

On Jun 3, 2013, at 8:57 PM, Alfred Bagdan <abagdan@SHAW.CA> wrote:

> Hi all Vanagonians,
> 
> I'm thinking of replacing the complete exhaust system for my 1985 Vanagon, by purchassing the parts from the Busdepot.  Has anyone done this lately, what should I watch out for.  My main worry is the removing of the stud nuts, without twisting off the studs.  Should I remove the alternator and waterpump for easier access.
> Any help is appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Alfred
> 85, Vanagon