jedibiker Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 And to add extra stress, the radiator isnt great, one of the inlet pipes at the join is loose now its off, must have been weak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Nightmare! Hopefully you get it all sorted without too much trouble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Couple may come out with nuts welded on but the others look like drill out and helicoil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, Bender said: Couple may come out with nuts welded on but the others look like drill out and helicoil Its already at the stage where I would have had the welder on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, Stu said: Its already at the stage where I would have had the welder on it! Me too but one in particular looks very wasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Bender said: but one in particular looks very wasted. We on about the studs or mods?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Stu said: We on about the studs or mods?? Studs, i'm sure non of the Mods are studs and this one's not had a drink this year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 I agree with the weld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 So, while waiting for the other stud remover, i thought id try one I could get to with mole grips. used heat, plus gas, it snapped. So, drilled with small bit then a 3mm bit so I can get extractor tool in, still wont move.. the extractor bit took hold really well I just cant get any force on it as its small. Mole grips actually broke a bit of steel off the jaws. So with it being a 6mm stud, do I need to drill 4mm. Just wary of hitting the engine. And how much heat is too much or enough. I have a butane propane mix burner. Also tempted to try left handed drill bits.. or send to a mechanic. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 If it were me I would just punch a center mark in it and drill it out carefully, start with 2mm drill and work up in size. Google helicoil kit, think screwifix have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Bender said: If it were me I would just punch a center mark in it and drill it out carefully, start with 2mm drill and work up in size. Google helicoil kit, think screwifix have them. I did center it and drill, but the extractor wont budge it.. Thats still the stud in there. Edited February 16, 2021 by jedibiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, jedibiker said: I did center it and drill, but the extractor wont budge it.. Thats still the stud in there. Keep drilling it, get a helicoil kit, you drill it all out, tap it then put helicoil insert in Looks like you did good job keeping it central 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 22 minutes ago, Bender said: Keep drilling it, get a helicoil kit, you drill it all out, tap it then put helicoil insert in Looks like you did good job keeping it central Yeah its in a good place, hoping the others dont break as harder to get too.. will try more heat on those studs lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I'd definitely try left hand bits if you have them. Personally I'd not be too bothered about drilling out to 6.5mm and then tapping it to M8. Helicoils can be a right pain when you come to take them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mr Fro said: I'd definitely try left hand bits if you have them. Personally I'd not be too bothered about drilling out to 6.5mm and then tapping it to M8. Helicoils can be a right pain when you come to take them out. ordered left hand bits earlier lol.. mig welder on standby too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Forget the extractor it will snap in there and leave a bit in that you can't drill! Keep drilling as you have it nice and centre then re tap as @Mr Fro says 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifthwheel Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I did offer to show you how its done with the welder but was ignored. You younguns know best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 12 hours ago, fifthwheel said: I did offer to show you how its done with the welder but was ignored. You younguns know best. You wasnt ignored, I liked your comment. Ive seen the mig weld technique but was hoping to avoid it even though I have access to a welder. I've not suggested I know best once or Id not be sharing the terrible progress. Like the sound of youngun though, can keep that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Glad I've got a Harley . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, fastbob said: Glad I've got a Harley . Studs look fresh too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 44 minutes ago, jedibiker said: Studs look fresh too Original as far as I know . My bike has clearly never seen salt . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifthwheel Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 4 hours ago, jedibiker said: You wasnt ignored, I liked your comment. Ive seen the mig weld technique but was hoping to avoid it even though I have access to a welder. I've not suggested I know best once or Id not be sharing the terrible progress. Like the sound of youngun though, can keep that up. The method I was shown and have been using for over fifty years isn't just welding a nut to the end of a broken stud. Cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, fifthwheel said: The method I was shown and have been using for over fifty years isn't just welding a nut to the end of a broken stud. Cheers John. I would love all input if you have a tried and tested method buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Drilled too far, even left handed bits just took more width off the stud, extractors still wont budge. so went with a 5mm bit and careful but went too far and a little oil is seeping now. f#cking gutted to be honest. Im baffled how tough these studs are to remove. Even heated and applied plusgas. maybe its not hot enough. god knows but i think il ring someone and accept im useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedibiker Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 will jb weld extreme heat help plug the stud in? i was going to drain the oil anyway as it was the filter i wanted access too? if the hole is clean etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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