putting in valve body, broke stud

scheidt27 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-17-2008, 03:49 PM

when torquing down the valve body one of the two studs broke, the ones that the bolts go on, any suggestions??? help. call me asap at 952-836-8281 thanks

***bigcountrysg*** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-17-2008, 03:52 PM

Remove the valve body. If there is some of the broken stud sticking out of the hole. Try to remove it with visegrips. Then you will have to replace the stud.

scheidt27 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-17-2008, 03:54 PM

yea it is loose and comes right out, does ford carry those on hand ya think

***bigcountrysg*** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-17-2008, 03:56 PM

Heck you should be able to get a new stud anywhere. Just remove the other stud. Then go to a hardware store and match it up with a new one.

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