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Joe K · 06-17-2019, 08:40 AM

I removed the exhaust manifold studs now. Unlike the head studs, on these its not possible to seat the tool "low" to avoid the threads. Regardless, the imprint on the threads is small and won't prevent their re-use as exhaust studs.

The head studs I removed with the Ares tool will all be re-used. Of the four I removed by the "double nut" method, three of these are discard because double nutting ruined the 7/16 fine thread.

Having the right tool makes ALL the difference.

Joe K

06-17-2019, 08:40 AM	#8
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Ares Stud Removal Tool +1 I removed the exhaust manifold studs now. Unlike the head studs, on these its not possible to seat the tool "low" to avoid the threads. Regardless, the imprint on the threads is small and won't prevent their re-use as exhaust studs. The head studs I removed with the Ares tool will all be re-used. Of the four I removed by the "double nut" method, three of these are discard because double nutting ruined the 7/16 fine thread. Having the right tool makes ALL the difference. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.