Yeah that one came off easy. Everything's soaking in penetrating oil now.
That stud is broken off about 1/16" below the surface of the exhaust mating surface/flange on the head. I'm going to see if I can get it to move with a reverse drill first, if not, then off to the races, slow and steady. I don't care if it takes me days to do it.
Exhaust stud replaced, new header bolted up & Drummer installed in place of Deans. Total time around 5 hrs including watering a few potted plants here and there. Still need to change the tune to suit the Drummer. No cuss words needed.
I did not. Rt front stud replaced. I took a chance and used a hammer on stud remover to get the busted one out. Getting the exhaust off was easy once I removed the front engine support.
Congrats man, glad it was an easy job in capable hands. Kudos!
Ive done literally 30 or more exhaust manifold jobs on fords and chevys. The best thing ive came up with its heating the head up a little with a torch and a left hand drill bit. Sometimes you get lucky and the drillbit itself is enough to remove broken stud. If all else fails i weld a little "nipple" to broken stud and then weld a nut to said nipple. Reheat. Remove.
Also like the guy above...anti-seize works wonders.