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Author Message   Impala Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 09:50 pm:        Got a new muffler from my lovely wife for the holidays. Went to install it and found my header loose. Found out the clip on the front pipe was completely missing causing an exhaust leak. It also buggered one of the front studs. The previous owner then forced a metric nut on the buggered threads. Once I removed the header I found a crack (surprise). So should I just replace all the studs while I have it apart? They are kind of rusty and fugly. Any recommendations for removing them besides the 2 nut method? Just don't want to break them trying to get them out.   Oldog Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 09:55 pm:        douse with penetrating oil and allow them to stand for some time, keep them wet use what ever technique is comfortable for you to remove the studs. I would replace the studs and repair other damage before proceeding, if your bike is not equipped with the upside down y front exhaust mount, consider it as a needed up grade. good luck with your project.   Mhlunsford Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 10:01 pm:        Reverse drill small hole then a larger one and if needed an easy out then the Asb mount and new studs   Mhlunsford Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 10:02 pm:        You can drill with the front tire off   Buelljunkie Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 10:31 pm:        "Got a new muffler from my wife" If that doesn't deserve a toast I don't know what does.. Cheers, Jesse!   Jolly Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 10:41 pm:        I have been lucky and have used the "double nut" method and have never broken an exhaust stud, replaced them on Buells and triumphs.... But I always wonder just before I start..... "Is this going to be the one that breaks?"...... Use a penetrating oil like "PB" to help break free....   Buellistic Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 10:43 pm:        EXHAUST ASSEMBLY Class 101, just PM me if you want a copy ...   S1owner Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 11:20 pm:        I had to weld a nut on to the stud. Still gave me trouble but after i heated the stud a couple times it broke loose best tool is patience but its also the hardest to find!   Ratbuell Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 11:45 pm:        ...or you could just start the engine and run it for a bit, to heat the head and the stud. If you're just idling it, you don't have to worry about a lean condition because there's no spark advance. Heat it up, should thread right out with the double-nut method.   Natexlh1000 Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 06:36 am:        " best tool is patience but its also the hardest to find!" That like real deep, man.   Hootowl Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 09:23 am:        Do standard stud wrenches not work on these? Is it a space issue?

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