Hi Simon,
If you already have the head off you have most of
the work behind you in my humble opinion. The last real tough one I tried
to double up the nuts, lock them together and back out the studs.
The nuts striped off the studs. I used a mig welder to weld the nuts to the
studs along with a lot of PB blaster ( rust penetrater to help remove rusty
bolts and nuts) Between the lubricant and the heat
I was able to back them all off successfully. I only recommend welding the
nuts to the studs to as a last ditch effort if all else has failed. Some of
the other members have suggested that there is a bolt remover tool but I am
not familiar with this method. maybe someone out there can enlighten us.
Good luck.
Steve D
> I have jsut removed my 57 MGA's head because of a significant water leak.
> Now, to remove the studs. They appear to be stuck in position. Before I
> start applying force and break them off, can someone tell me the best way
to
> loosen them?
>
> Heat? If so, how much: propane or MAPP? SHould I get them hot enough to
> glow? Near the block?
>
> All advice warmly welcomed!
>
> Simon
>
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