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From: Tampa, FL
Good words, aswracing. Heeds these words OP! I read so many stories of broken extractors and easy outside when I researched this topic.
I don't meant to hijack the thread, but while we're on the topic, I'll ask this question: how do you feel about removing non-broken studs to replace with brand new studs, aswracing? I successfully removed my exhaust the other day without any studs being broken in the process. Old studs are a bit weathered and rusted after 11 years, but the threads are intact. Should I replace the old studs with new ones, or should I leave them alone and simply use new nuts on the old studs?
If anyone has valuable* experience with this, please chime in. The OP and I could benefit!
I don't meant to hijack the thread, but while we're on the topic, I'll ask this question: how do you feel about removing non-broken studs to replace with brand new studs, aswracing? I successfully removed my exhaust the other day without any studs being broken in the process. Old studs are a bit weathered and rusted after 11 years, but the threads are intact. Should I replace the old studs with new ones, or should I leave them alone and simply use new nuts on the old studs?
If anyone has valuable* experience with this, please chime in. The OP and I could benefit!
Road Warrior
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From: The Biggest Little City, Reno, NV
Unless they are really bad, I would leave them alone. Just clean them up as best you can. I put anti sieze on mine, never had any issues. I recheck them now and again, but after a couple times they settle in.
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Good words, aswracing. Heeds these words OP! I read so many stories of broken extractors and easy outside when I researched this topic.
I don't meant to hijack the thread, but while we're on the topic, I'll ask this question: how do you feel about removing non-broken studs to replace with brand new studs, aswracing? I successfully removed my exhaust the other day without any studs being broken in the process. Old studs are a bit weathered and rusted after 11 years, but the threads are intact. Should I replace the old studs with new ones, or should I leave them alone and simply use new nuts on the old studs?
If anyone has valuable* experience with this, please chime in. The OP and I could benefit!
I don't meant to hijack the thread, but while we're on the topic, I'll ask this question: how do you feel about removing non-broken studs to replace with brand new studs, aswracing? I successfully removed my exhaust the other day without any studs being broken in the process. Old studs are a bit weathered and rusted after 11 years, but the threads are intact. Should I replace the old studs with new ones, or should I leave them alone and simply use new nuts on the old studs?
If anyone has valuable* experience with this, please chime in. The OP and I could benefit!
So if you want to replace old fatigued studs as a preventative measure, my advice is to have the little drill guide tool handy and be prepared to be drilling them out once they break off, because I think it's likely.
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