Re: IML: Problem with exhaust manifold studs...

["Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Chad,

I have heard a lot of good stories about PB Blaster and PB Catalyst,
unfortunately I don´t live in the US...
Here in the Netherlands I can not find PB products :(
Today I will visit a reputable machine shop, I will ask them for a good
replacement then.

Rob

Op Vr, 11 mei, 2007 7:10 am, schreef howard:
> Hi Rob and All,
> Concerning your manifold Studs:
> I know you said that you used a penetrating oil but Wal Mart ( and others)
>  sell a product called PB Penetrating Catalyst. It comes in a TACKY
> LOOKING spray can that I would
> have never bought except I wasn't paying attention to what I was doing. At
>  any rate I used it on my 65 LeBaron (broken manifold stud) as a last
> resort and it worked along with cutting a notch in the top of the stud and
> using a screw driver to back it out.. Sprayed the BP on it (stud) a number
> of times over a 24 hour period. IT WORKED! I work at a body shop a few
> hours after school and have used this stuff with good results when Liquid
> Wrench and WD40 wouldn't. Hope this may
> be of help to you....it has worked for me.
>
> Best of Luck,
> CHAD
> 65 LeBaron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rob van der Es" <r.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 7:51 AM
> Subject: IML: Problem with exhaust manifold studs...
>
>
>
>> Hi Paul and the rest of the IML gang,
>>
>>
>> I need some expert advise with regard to the exhaust manifold studs of
>> my 1960  Imperial.
>> For 10 days ago I broke the exhaust manifold flange of the left
>> manifold... I noticed a a roadbump too late and was hitting it with too
>> much speed, since the whole exhaust system is pretty rigid the impact
>> was given directly to the cast iron manifold..
>>
>> With the restult that the flange has broken..
>> I found myself a reputable cast iron welder that has done the job many
>> times before so with a little luck I will have my manifold back early
>> next week.
>>
>> But now for the real problem: when taking the manifold off two studs
>> were broken.... Despite of several overnight soaking sessions with
>> penetrating oil!
>>
>> The number two stud (counting from the radiator) and the last stud are
>> broken and almost flush with the head. Ofcourse I can try if the 4
>> remaining studs and bolts will secure the manifold but  I simply don't
>> like the idea.
>>
>> On the otherhand, I either don't like the idea of taking the head off.
>> And at least the last stud is very difficult (or not..) accessible with
>> the head in place. So maybe I should aim for the second stud to come out.
>>
>>
>> Both studs are almost flushed with the head surface (slightly below
>> actually). Is there a safe way to get them out?
>> Or should I try to secure the manifold with the 4 remaining nuts and see
>>  what happens?
>>
>> If this doesn't work out, how do I remove those broken studs then?
>> And where can I buy new studs for my engine?
>>
>>
>> Ofcourse I can try to drill out the number two studs since I think I
>> can access this one from the left front wheel area (with the left front
>> wheel removed ofcourse).
>>
>> But what if I screw up and the studs doesn't come out, since these
>> studs are in the cooling fluid area it is important that I don't cause
>> any leakage. If I break a drill for e.g. while it is just through the
>> center of the stud (if I am lucky..) and the broken part gets stuck,
>> cooling fluid will escape then!!
>>
>> So should I go for the 4 studs fasting method first?
>>
>>
>> Any words of whisdom??
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>> Robert
>> 1960 Imperial Crown
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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