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Snapped off thermostat housing stud

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:57 pm
by nomisthewise
Help!

I have snapped off a thermostat housing stud, and still can't get it out with a stud extractor

Can i use heat on this? Only I am worried about cracking the head

Re: Snapped off thermostat housing stud

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:07 pm
by MarkyB

Re: Snapped off thermostat housing stud

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 8:06 pm
by bmcecosse
You won't crack the head with reasonable heat application. Be very wary of extractor - if it snaps off there is a real problem! Usually just apply release oil - lots of it - and try drilling the stud out - with a left-hand drill if you can get them. Start small and work upwards until there is virtually nothing left. The remains should then 'shell out' - and you can then clean up the thread with a 5/16" UNC tap.

Re: Snapped off thermostat housing stud

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:58 am
by nomisthewise
Many thanks to all. I've used oil heat a bench drill and finally
got it out!

Re: Snapped off thermostat housing stud

Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:46 am
by bmcecosse
Great success!