i have the stock exhaust manifold, and the studs that connect it to the downpipe snapped in half, and i need to figure out how to take them out, i have the replacements. what kind of tool would be needed? also how should i put the new ones in and have it stay snug?

i'm guessing by the star shape on the end that is what i would need to put them in, but like i said the ones i need to take out are snapped in half so theres just a lttle bit of the screw lookin part showing and then the smooth round part and thats it.

 

Drill out the stud holes on it with the same size drill bit. then i dont believe its threaded if im right your at where header and dp meet correct. i used my own bolts with nuts stainless.

ryan.

 

i could, but i'm trying to use the replacement studs, since i payed 28 dollars for them haha

 

well if its busted in half then thats about the only thing i k now of.

ryan.

 

i got it, took it to a shop and they did it for free.. thanks for the help

 

well im to late but I used a grinder to flatten two opposite sides on the studs then a little penetrating oil, a pair of vice grips, and a little heat and voila they came right out. Good deal getting them out though

 

lol thats pretty much what they did. they took a torch flame to it to heat it up and put it in some vice grips got a big thing of pliers and screwed em out