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top hat thread/stud removals

Postby gleem » Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:23 pm

im changing the suspension in my cefiro to s13 setup. I have down the other 3 but cant to the front left becase the strut i have is missing 2 bolts at the top. i have a donor one that i have been tryiing the hit out but cant get a single one to move. they are just press fitted in there.

Got suggestions?
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Postby xsspeed » Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:36 pm

Was thinking about this on the way home mate, what part were you heating?
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Postby RS13 » Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:23 pm

More heat, bigger hammer? Stick them in a press perhaps?
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Postby frost » Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:51 pm

don't be cheap and buy a packet of 6 for $7 at any auto shop perhaps?
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Postby gasman » Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:09 pm

could try drilling the center out first then smacking it out with a suitable sized hammer and punch
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Postby gleem » Sun Aug 22, 2010 12:23 am

tried it all. didnt know you could but them like that. it would have saved me ruining a top had. i grined them for 30 mins. doing it real light till metal was paper thin around the studs then hitting it. so i got it all sorted now thanks
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