xDJ DUBx's 03.5 Pure White LX-T
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you should be fine with that if you have a gasket in there....but it wouldn't hurt to have it removed
Laser Blue
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imho, it would be better to fix it now while its out of the car, than to install it and then wish you had...
Drill the center out of the stud with a smaller bit (3/16 or less, I would think). Then PB Blaster and an easy out for the rest of the stud. With the center gone the pressure is reduced & it should come out pretty easy, without having to re-tap the threads later.
Drill the center out of the stud with a smaller bit (3/16 or less, I would think). Then PB Blaster and an easy out for the rest of the stud. With the center gone the pressure is reduced & it should come out pretty easy, without having to re-tap the threads later.
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new sig looks good. all white is super stealth...!
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This is the tecnique I've herd of using to get studs out and not having to re tap....
First you drill a small hole in the center of The stud. Then get a reverse thread bolt that fits in it. Start threading (no taping needed) and the tighter it gets it'll be turning the bolt out and Wala! Fresh out, no taping...
First you drill a small hole in the center of The stud. Then get a reverse thread bolt that fits in it. Start threading (no taping needed) and the tighter it gets it'll be turning the bolt out and Wala! Fresh out, no taping...
fishdonotbounce
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That works. There's also a tool that is made specifially for things like this. I used it to remove a stud from my friend's brake caliper bracket. Drill the hole out smaller than the tool and then press really hard with the tool while turning counterclockwise to get it threaded into the bolt that's left. As you turn, the tool gets screwed all the way into the drilled out bolt and it just comes out. Just make sure you apply a lot of pressure so that it grabs.
fishdonotbounce
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It's basically this. But there is an attachment that allows you to put that into it and has like a handle on it. Kind of like a T. Hard to explain
http://www.nothingbuthardware.com/309641.html
http://www.nothingbuthardware.com/309641.html
fishdonotbounce
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Ahh here it is. Exactly what I used. Works like a charm.
http://homerepair.about.com/od/interiorhomerepair/ss/screw_extractor_3.htm
http://homerepair.about.com/od/interiorhomerepair/ss/screw_extractor_3.htm
fishdonotbounce
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Sears should have it. Take a picture in.
blueprotegelx
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I think autozone has one as well. I remember ours having one anyways.
I remember when I boosted and I had the thermostat housing off. For some reason the bolt not only stripped the stud but the stud was actually bent. I let it soak in pb blaster and tried vi scrips, and it wouldn't budge. I ended up taking the entire thermostat housing off and taking it to car x. They had a hell of a time as well but it worked out. If you don't feel comfortable with the turbo you could always take it to an exhaust shop and let them fix it for you.
Edit: Congrats on finishing up the buying portion of boosting! I can't wait man...
I remember when I boosted and I had the thermostat housing off. For some reason the bolt not only stripped the stud but the stud was actually bent. I let it soak in pb blaster and tried vi scrips, and it wouldn't budge. I ended up taking the entire thermostat housing off and taking it to car x. They had a hell of a time as well but it worked out. If you don't feel comfortable with the turbo you could always take it to an exhaust shop and let them fix it for you.
Edit: Congrats on finishing up the buying portion of boosting! I can't wait man...
Laser Blue
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An "easy out" is basically the same as what Fish is describing but it goes into your drill like a drill bit. It is reverse cut so as it turns it bites into the hole you made and backs the stud out. You tap it into the hole so it grabs and then put the drill on it or just clamp a vise grip on the end to turn it with. Ilike the drill cuz it allows you to exert downward pressure as you turn the bit. Set your drill to "very slow". They are made in different sizes to fit different size holes. Every auto parts store has them.
