Manifold and Exhaust

[LoJac963]

hmm well the bit shouldn't be too terrible to get out if you can grab a little chunk of the end with some needlenose.

On my old Camaro with aftermarket heads the same thing happened. Unfortunately the aluminum was so thin the bit actually punched through the top....talk about pissed!

[ryaleon]

It's been pretty hard to get out so far. Haven't made any progress with the needlenose really. Any suggestions?

[LoJac963]

The only thing I've done is drill a hole right next to the broken bit. The problem being the broken bit is harder than the broken stud. I haven't messed with mine at all so I'm not sure how hard it is room wise but maybe you can borrow a hammer drill?

[jsbihn]

Is it possible you can notch it with a dremel or a flat head and hammer and then come in with a flat head and back them out?

[LoJac963]

^that's an idea, maybe a small chisel. Also try warming the engine up to let me metal expand a bit. Just don't burn the hell out of yourself, been there too many times lol.

[jmudler]

Find a washer with a hole just smaller that the stud size. Weld a washer to the stud, then weld a nut to the washer.

[ryaleon]

Finally done! That was hell. I'd say if you can afford to take the deuce to a shop to remove broken manifold bolts....do it.