stuarttaylor37 13 Posted October 31, 2016 Hi Ive got a broken exhaust stud I want to replace. Never done this before, anyone recommend any of the various type of stud extractors on Ebay etc please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted October 31, 2016 I didn't have any luck with them , but mine was in an awkward place . The best way forward , is to weld a nut on the end of the Broken stud . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuarttaylor37 13 Posted October 31, 2016 No welder! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted October 31, 2016 I would go for the nut type extractor rather than the screw in type then . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattPc 0 Posted October 31, 2016 I've used Irwin easy out socket in the past, work really well. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Irwin-Bolt-Grip-Remover-Expansion/dp/B000QW6K8I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted October 31, 2016 I think these are your best bet . They would have worked on mine , but as I said it was really difficult to get to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuarttaylor37 13 Posted October 31, 2016 Ive got Irwins so I'll try them on the bust one. Ever tried these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181590819769?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted October 31, 2016 They look better , you can put pressure on the ratchet to get a good bite on the thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted October 31, 2016 Is any thread visible? You can sometimes get two nuts on a stud and turn the inner one to unwind it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuarttaylor37 13 Posted October 31, 2016 (edited) Yep theres about 1/2 inch visible, I'm also going to try and change a downpipe on my tdi, I could just go to an exhaust place but I fancy at least trying myself first. I was hoping the ones Ive linked to may give me a fighting chance of removing and replacing studs if I break any Edited October 31, 2016 by stuarttaylor37 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
