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Old 11-10-2006, 11:49 AM
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Broken Header Stud

How bad would it be to run with one snapped off (temporarily of course)? Easy fix or PITA?

I thought there was a thread from the stone age where someone broke one off, but I can't find it.
Old 11-10-2006, 12:29 PM
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If you are talking about the actual header stud and not the heat shield, I would get it fixed as soon as you can. It can cause leaks.
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It'll run, but like Ravin said, get it fixed ASAP. You might hear some extra noises too
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Yeah, I need to. Hoping it's a DIY kinda deal. Guess I'll see when I pull the headers off again. Otherwise someobody will be paid for a mistake. I found some "advice" if you can call it that over on the 2GTL side. We'll see what else I can break while trying to fix one problem.
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how would you remove the broken bolt once you remove the headers? what tool would i need?
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Originally Posted by 1qikacura
how would you remove the broken bolt once you remove the headers? what tool would i need?
I'm just taking a guess on this one, but maybe try backing two bolts up onto each other and crank the stud out. I'm assuming it just screws into the head.
Old 11-15-2006, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 1qikacura
how would you remove the broken bolt once you remove the headers? what tool would i need?
Drill it out and re-thread the head?
Old 11-15-2006, 12:11 PM
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Have someone do it if you dont know what your doing ... safest way to go but if youre tight on money just be careful with your car
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Get a dremel with a really small cutting head, and drill an X or a I in it, and try to back it out. That way you don't have to make a new thread in the block.
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about how much do you guys think will a avg shop charge me to do this process?
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