PC2

Jason,

Do you recall the part/product number for the Snap-On stud extractor? I'll be tackling my broken studs soon and if spending some extra greenbacks will save me from some agonizing pain then I'll gladly dish out the dough.

Rennen

Oh man could I have used this....check this out from Snap-On...you can buy the singles too.

Snap-On Stud Remover Set

Rennen

No.
Yes, just propane
Possibly...but nervous about that in proximity to the cam housing.

I talked to a guy I know at a local foreign car shop. He said that they always do one of two things. If ther eis anything left of the stud, they use a stud extractor to torque it off. If it's broken off at the housing, the use a reverse drill bit to run it out. He says that running the reverse bit in warms the material and softens it and they almost always just drop right uout when they have removed enough material.

JasonAndreas

To pull all the studs from your engine you will need the Housing CG500-2, the M6 x 1.00 Collet CG500-30, M8 x 1.25 Collet CG500-37 and the M10 x 1.5 Collet CG500-43. (thanks for the link RedRS)

There shouldn't be any loctite on the valve cover studs unless someone has replaced them outside of the factory, Porsche recommends loctite 270.

Dave R.

The stud is not broken/snapped off, right?

Just use a big set of ViseGrips like Springer mentioned and take your time - that's how I removed mine last fall, and it came out easily, without heat.

Keep it simple.

The valve cover studs are not that big, and you'll probably have a better feel with the ViseGrips anyway than with a stud remover.

Double-nut the replacement stud to install.

Rennen

The stud is roont now and I have lost some length. I tried with the vice grips and I cannot get that sucker to budge at all. I think it's going to take some artillery. I spoke with a guy at a local shop this morning and he said they do one of two things. If there is 1/4" or more left, they use a stud remover. If it's short or flush with the cam, they use a reverse drill bit. He says with the reverse drilling, the stud heats up and softens and comes right out as material is removed. Of course, you have to be careful not to hose up the cam housing. This is my "nuclear" option at this point.

Rennen

Dangit if ye old vice grips didn't come through for me. I reoriented them and they really bit. Then I just started working it back and forth and before you know it...movement! So I just kept working it and finally it twisted loose and came all the way out. What a damned relief. Now I just need the new stud to come in and I'm ready to move forward again.

Thank you all VERY MUCH for your advice. You have no idea how much I appreciate this place.....

Marc Shaw

Probably not quite as much as you appreciate the inventor of the vice-grips right about now, eh?

Marc

Smokin

Congrats... I know you feel much better now... Now you can let your fingernails grow back out!

PC2

Rennlist Membership?

Rennen

Indeed!....excellent idea.....I just joined.

Monique

We agonized with you during your problem. Glad you solved it... glad you are a new member.

"Is this a great site or what"

Euromagination

RedRS, I'm celebrating for you; honestly.

DarrylH

"If it can't be fixed with a hammer, vice grips, and a very large screwdriver, it's really broken." - farm equipment mechanic of my childhood

springer3

Congratulations. This must be quite a relief. Did you use heat, or did the stud come out cold?