A little problem...

Zbrah · 12-11-2015, 02:46 AM

Need some ideas how to remove the rest of the studs from the pipe so I can put in new bolts.

Wonka2581 · 12-11-2015, 05:36 AM

You have a few options,

1) Sears.com

2) try to drill it out..

3) Vice-Grips and blow torch

4) Buy lots of beer and invite all your friends over, get them drunk and watch them attempt to get them out..

Good luck...

birdman71 · 12-11-2015, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka2581

You have a few options,

1) Sears.com

2) try to drill it out..

3) Vice-Grips and blow torch

4) Buy lots of beer and invite all your friends over, get them drunk and watch them attempt to get them out..

Good luck...

Can I come over? haha

POS VETT · 12-11-2015, 05:42 AM

Are the studs welded or do they have a knurl under the head?

barncobob · 12-11-2015, 06:14 AM

take it to a machine shop, they can do anything with metal

SouthArk370Z · 12-11-2015, 06:19 AM

They look like pressed in studs. If they are, you should be able to knock them out with a hammer.

2011 Nismo#91 · 12-11-2015, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

They look like pressed in studs. If they are, you should be able to knock them out with a hammer.

Zbrah · 12-11-2015, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS VETT

Are the studs welded or do they have a knurl under the head?

The back side of the studs are round and looks to be pressed in by Godzilla. Nissan sure love to make everything more difficult

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka2581

You have a few options,

1) Sears.com

2) try to drill it out..

3) Vice-Grips and blow torch

4) Buy lots of beer and invite all your friends over, get them drunk and watch them attempt to get them out..

Good luck...

Thanks for the tips but I don't think my 12V black and decker has enough juice to drill through this lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

They look like pressed in studs. If they are, you should be able to knock them out with a hammer.

Okay thanks, I'm going to try hammering it out. If not I'm taking it to machine shop. Thanks guys!

kenchan · 12-11-2015, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

They look like pressed in studs. If they are, you should be able to knock them out with a hammer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

id try first banging it out with a smaller sledge.

barncobob · 12-11-2015, 01:46 PM

get a BFH.......big frig... hammer

Elmo370z · 12-11-2015, 01:53 PM

pb blast over night

Spooler · 12-11-2015, 09:39 PM

The stud is spot welded in. Torch it.

zmanelite · 12-11-2015, 11:52 PM

I would cut and grind down flush
Use a punch to get it centered and after grab s nice sharp drill bit and go at it , use lube and keep speed slow

Zbrah · 12-12-2015, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

The stud is spot welded in. Torch it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmanelite

I would cut and grind down flush
Use a punch to get it centered and after grab s nice sharp drill bit and go at it , use lube and keep speed slow

Well, I was planning to do exactly that but if it's welded on like spooler said I'm taking it to a muffler shop and see what they can do. Thanks

Spooler · 12-12-2015, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Well, I was planning to do exactly that but if it's welded on like spooler said I'm taking it to a muffler shop and see what they can do. Thanks

It is tack welded. I found out when I installed my FI exhaust. I beat the crap out of one of the bolt heads with an 1/2" impact only to figure it out afterwards...LOL

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	They look like pressed in studs. If they are, you should be able to knock them out with a hammer. kenchan, JARblue, hjo1078 and 3 others like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 591	get a BFH.......big frig... hammer

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,153 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	The stud is spot welded in. Torch it.

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zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 38	I would cut and grind down flush Use a punch to get it centered and after grab s nice sharp drill bit and go at it , use lube and keep speed slow __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

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