I broke a stud that goes to the thermostat and need help removing it.
#1
I broke a stud that goes to the thermostat and need help removing it.
Just like the title says. I was replacing my 99 4th gen maxima thermostat and acidently snapped one of the 3 studs that come out from the engine in half. I can get my needle nose vice grips around it, but can not get it to unscrew at all.
I have used BP blaster on it, let it sit. But can not get it to budge.
I am looking to have someone verify that the stud is double threaded and goes in normal (righty tighty). So to remove it I should be treating it just like a normal bolt. (ie. trying to unscrew it counter clockwise).
Any help?
It's the lower front one. So it's pretty hard to see. I have to use a mirror to see it.
Thanks guys
I have used BP blaster on it, let it sit. But can not get it to budge.
I am looking to have someone verify that the stud is double threaded and goes in normal (righty tighty). So to remove it I should be treating it just like a normal bolt. (ie. trying to unscrew it counter clockwise).
Any help?
It's the lower front one. So it's pretty hard to see. I have to use a mirror to see it.
Thanks guys
#3
I did that last week. Yes they are double threaded turn counterclockwise to remove. If you have threads use a jam nut method to remove. Seemed easiest way. I hit the junk yard to grab another stud and the 98 I found had bolts instead....that's what I used in the one I broke
#8
Since the stud is still there I would
1.Saturate it in penetrant as mentioned above.
2. get a nice pair of vice grips on it not a knock off and not an old worn pair then attempt to remove turning counter clockwise. If possible smack the end of the grips with hammer in same direction to shock it loose.
1.Saturate it in penetrant as mentioned above.
2. get a nice pair of vice grips on it not a knock off and not an old worn pair then attempt to remove turning counter clockwise. If possible smack the end of the grips with hammer in same direction to shock it loose.
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