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Originally Posted by Joe K
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
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I'm surprised the double nut would ruin the threads. I've used the double nut method a few times and never had thread problems.
Dave in our club is an engine rebuilder and has had good luck using the heat and wax method to remove stuck studs. I've never tried the wax method yet.