ARP stud stuck in block!
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ARP stud stuck in block!
Just would like to know if I should just leave it in the block, or attempt to remove it. I have tried heat, and broke a bit on it. I don't really see any need to get it out, so would it be alright to just leave it? Otherwise I have a stud remover, but risk damaging the stud...
Thanks!
Adrian
Thanks!
Adrian
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Did you try heating the stud? If you did, I wouldn't risk using it anymore. The stud is basically ruined. I probably have a few spare studs laying around if you need one.
Thanks,
Shane
Thanks,
Shane
#3
I didn't heat the stud itself, I heated the block around it. Shoot me a PM about the extra stud! I might just use the stud remover cause I don't like the thought of a stud stuck in my block....
BTW, I'm using the ARP 2004+ LS2 stud kit, and it is one of the main 10 studs that is stuck in my LS2 block.
Thanks!!
Adrian
BTW, I'm using the ARP 2004+ LS2 stud kit, and it is one of the main 10 studs that is stuck in my LS2 block.
Thanks!!
Adrian
#5
It was installed as any normal stud should be installed, as far as I know. I didn't build the motor, but I'm sure it was just hand tightened in, because all the rest of the studs didn't have a problem. I didn't not try PB blaster, its definitely seized in there, I mean, I broke a bit when I tied to remove it lol. I'll try PB blaster when i get a chance, but I think i'll need a new stud to replace it.
#6
Go to your local autozone and rent the socket stud remover along with buying a 7/16 20 die and a 7/16 20 tap. Tap the head nut and run the die over the entire stud (or until it is easy to thread).....Same **** happened to me, but I used the craftsman stud remover and cracked my heads. Best bet is to go to autozone, The tap and die is for the top of the stud, not the part that goes into the block. Get the standard stud remover and use the largest size. It will cost you $28 after tax to rent.
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take 2 nuts and screw both of them onto the stud. tighten the bottom nut to the base of the top nut. tighten them together very tightly then just try to spin the bottom nut. when the bottom nut pushes on to top nut the stud will be forced to spin. it works 98% of the time.
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take 2 nuts and screw both of them onto the stud. tighten the bottom nut to the base of the top nut. tighten them together very tightly then just try to spin the bottom nut. when the bottom nut pushes on to top nut the stud will be forced to spin. it works 98% of the time.