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Nov 10, 2006 | 11:49 AM

Blitz

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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.

Nov 10, 2006 | 12:29 PM

RaviNJCLs

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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.

Nov 10, 2006 | 12:57 PM

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It'll run, but like Ravin said, get it fixed ASAP. You might hear some extra noises too

Nov 10, 2006 | 06:21 PM

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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.

Nov 14, 2006 | 09:43 PM

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how would you remove the broken bolt once you remove the headers? what tool would i need?

Nov 15, 2006 | 09:47 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?

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.