You know you found a great channel when you actually watch the entire 28 min video of a broken stud removal. I commend you sir, great work.

@Misha-nf3eb

4 жыл бұрын

Tytt

@mikespeck8642

3 жыл бұрын

This was Awesome, exactly how it goes for me. I will say, that the heating the aluminum around the stud and a cool stud with the vibration of the impact gun was the secret to you success.

@motoworks7115

3 жыл бұрын

Whenever I am struggling removing a bolt I try to make sure I am using only 6 point sockets to torque on it. The twelve point wrenches and sockets have more play.

@damianfarnsworth7474

3 жыл бұрын

I can watch him all day because of the commentary he makes throughout the video. LOL I started laughing when you said that though because I was thinking the same thing.

@20tea

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it really sucks! Sometimes you're lucky, but other times... I have to make sure my kids aren't around or their ears will burn.

As a guy who does this stuff in my driveway, it's oddly cathartic to see a pro struggle with the same kind of problem and the same silly solutions. Honestly one of my favorite videos.

Finally a car repair channel that shows the frustration and heartache that is part of every mechanics life.

You need to turn the truck upside down so the wax will get into the threads.

@ebeegeebeefofeebee3181

2 жыл бұрын

That's how we do it on my planet.

@daleburrell6273

2 жыл бұрын

...ever heard of: "CAPILLARY ACTION"(?)

@svtirefire

2 жыл бұрын

@@daleburrell6273 ever heard of a "JOKE" (?)

@daleburrell6273

2 жыл бұрын

@@svtirefire ...AREN'T JOKES SUPPOSED TO BE FUNNY?!!

@mountainxxxdew

2 жыл бұрын

@@daleburrell6273 jeez you must be the life of the party

“If I cry, will you hold me ?” LOL I feel your pain, admire your perseverance and ability not to swear and threaten the truck with setting it on fire.

@marcusambrester

3 жыл бұрын

The power of your emotional vulnerability is what coaxed the broken stud out . . .

@daleburrell6273

2 жыл бұрын

...that's the mark of a real PROFESSIONAL!!!

@Golo1949

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, it seems some people cannot speak without swearing.

" Call of the Crow" an SMA short film, where our hero, the small town mechanic, overcomes countless obstacles to emerge victorious in the battle of the stud.

@robertskolnick8162

5 жыл бұрын

the real secret is ....ya gotta wait til da crow stops laugh n at ja.... next time walk away and shoot the darn crow.......

@yvetterunkle7583

5 жыл бұрын

vwwrenchie

@parochial2356

5 жыл бұрын

In theaters now. Rated R for brief, strong language.

@erikjohnson2889

4 жыл бұрын

hahahahahahaha brilliant

@jeremymenchaca

4 жыл бұрын

In a world of broken bolts, rusted parts, and broken wires, there is only one man who rises to meet those challenges. His name is Eric O. These are his stories.

This was like watching a suspense movie bro. lmao

My goodness you had me laughing so hard! "If I cry would you hold me" 😂😂

Every 20 minute job is one broken bolt away from a 3 day ordeal.

@rjh2459

5 жыл бұрын

True, sad but true.

@kevingallineauii9353

5 жыл бұрын

P much dis.

@brianglade848

4 жыл бұрын

Shit hega babba like a week ober hereba

@richb5478

4 жыл бұрын

So fucking true always take your time

@markgentry6688

4 жыл бұрын

Cut flush. Center punch. Drill with short two ended drill bit. Redrill with bit to tap the hole. Tap the hole. Less time spent. Heat and quench will not work an any exhaust part. My personal experience.

Forget the lubes, sprays, vibration, crows, water, heat, ect... what won in the end was your determination.

@zerofriends5592

5 жыл бұрын

'Persistence pays off' ..an old saying every mechanic grows to respect.

@vollickplaysgames

5 жыл бұрын

i scrolled to say the same thing ! lol good on ya man

@snertlegrubber

5 жыл бұрын

Damn right!

@brianb8401

5 жыл бұрын

i concur

@GettingNervous

5 жыл бұрын

RJ_Make Thats exactly what I think. The rule is "dont give up". The most effective way to get a frozen bolt out is to use a lot of perspiration.

Weld a nut to the stud then weld a wrench to the nut then spray with lube then sacrifice 2 chickens while facing the setting sun and chanting “demon stud I expel thee” works every time.

@supersabrosinho

4 жыл бұрын

I like the culminating chant, cleanses this Earth of the desecrating evil of corrosion

@aterack833

3 жыл бұрын

I think the parts past the lube just serve as a way to let the heat soak in and the welded wrench heat to keep the lube flowing

"So, that was pretty easy..." The way you said that made me laugh so hard I almost toppled over with my chair! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, and I hope all is well in the world of SMA!

Thanks for keeping the camera rolling, I would have been throwing things. You were cool as ice cream, ha ha.

@SouthMainAuto

5 жыл бұрын

Did you get your package yet?

@spelunkerd

5 жыл бұрын

Mail moves slow up here in the cold north. I'll let you know, thanks for the heads-up! There's another Canadian mail strike coming, it could take a while.

Last place in the world I thought I'd hear a "deeez nuts" joke!!

Great vid. I think it was the heat and the crow coming to your aid. He was commanding the head to submit. My ASE Master Tech uncle always told me "don't let it beat you." Your patience and humor are great to watch.

Eric, You often have me laughing out loud with your comical comments along with teaching me. You are entertaining and useful on so many levels. Thanks so much for all of it.

@South Main Auto Repair As a former ford dealership technician I can tell you that the best way to remove a broken stud on a ford modular cylinder head is with a welder. You were not getting enough penetration on your first attempts due to a dirty stud and a poor ground. Here is the procedure I followed that worked for me every time and helped me run circles around other techs performing the same job. Disconnect negative battery cable Cut the stud down until only 1/16" or less protrudes from the head. Clean the stud surface with a wire brush in your die grinder. Clamp a new 3/8" nut in some vise grips so that the nut can be held flush to the cylinder head. Attach the ground to the vise grips. ***If you attach the ground to the engine block you will likely get a poor connection due to oxidization in between the stud and the threaded hole. Set your MIG welder as if you were welding 1/4" plate and weld the nut to the stud, making sure to keep the angle of the mig gun parallel with the stud. The weld should be as hot as possible without distorting the hex of the nut. Immediately after welding, slowly remove the nut/stud with a 3/8" impact on the low setting. If the nut/stud is allowed to cool before trying, it will be harder to remove. After one truck with 6 broken studs you will be a master at this process and it will take less than 5 min per stud guaranteed!!! A tip to aid in the removal of the nuts on unbroken studs, park the truck in the sun and let it idle for 20 min to thoroughly heat soak the engine, and remove the manifold nuts while the engine is hot.

@elguapo1690

4 жыл бұрын

Why cut the stud down so far?

@tacman1845

4 жыл бұрын

@@elguapo1690 longer studs are more likely to twist and break.

@briankidwell232

4 жыл бұрын

Warm engine they come out everytime

@jackschitt7783

4 жыл бұрын

"You were not getting enough penetration on your first attempts due to a dirty stud and a poor ground." This had absolutely nothing to do with electricity. And welding a nut to a broken bolt doesn't always work 100% of the time. It does work most of the time but not all of the time. Doing it this way can sheer the bolt off flush with the surface of whatever it's in.

@mikeberry304

4 жыл бұрын

Good advise is always welcome as long as it's not from the guy in the pub , because he knows nowt , great tip !!!

Way to hang in there! No flying tools or fbombs! ! Great vid man.

I can enjoy watching this guy being cool when faced with frustrating crap. By the time I'm onto plan C, I've yelled plan F this S several times. Keep the good videos with good attitude coming Sir.

It was the Facebook prayer request. You got some pull, Son.

glad you finally got it out. i am now retired but spent my life as a motorcycle mechanic. i had an exhaust stud that was seized in aluminum so bad, i did everything all of us at the shop could think of. with no luck at all. to get it out, i ended up drilling along side of the stud into the threads, and use multiple applications of muriatic acid which ate enough of the material away that the stud finally broke free enough to extract it. its funny how determined we can get when we have to.

2 video's in one day making my day

I stumbled on you channel can’t stop watching it. It’s good to see a mechanic that just likes to fix things correctly and honest. I’m a mechanic as well been doing it a long time like to see if there’s another trick for problems always learning

Mad props, sir. Thanks for the PG channel and for helping this layman feel a TON better about the trials of stuck bolts!

I watched the video, my conclusion was the heating and being persistent was what made it happen, also walking away for a while works many times when you go back to it. great video. Tom.W.

This is better than Days of our lives

It was all of the above. And the call of crow stopped because death came to the evil bonds that held in the bolt. And thank you for showing and sharing your FRUSTRATION! It seemed like I'm the only one getting the "swami stumper " problems. I have used all the methods you used along with lots of cussing and throwing things. And walking away. But I'm only working on my own stuff on my little ranch. I love your channel. You always show real problems and real outcomes. And thanks again.

That mema is one smart lady she has taught you well! Great video love videos like this keep them coming!! Like they say patients is a virtue and you sir have more patients then anyone I’ve ever seen and not swearing too wow I would have said a few choice words on that bolt!! You the man Dr. O

Got to admire your persistence, good job.

I'm more of a welder than a tech, but I have done a ton of broken bolts. I have some posts on IATN about it. The trick, even for recessed bolts in aluminum is still welding, just a little different. For your 8MM stud example I would take a big black iron nut, say 1/2"-5/8" or so. Hold it over the stud and place your mig wire in the middle of the hole. Fire it up, concentrating the heat in the center on the stud, then slowly filling the hole in the nut. let it cool and back it out. It may not work the first or second time, but each time the stud heats in its ridged hole it shrinks a little. It will come out. I have done this on recessed bolts in aluminum as well. Tip: ground close to weld, you don't want welding current traveling through valves or electronics.

@wyatthull6613

5 жыл бұрын

Bart Young I worked a Chrysler dealer and a Chevy dealer as a body man. I’ve successfully removed over 100 of these bolts using the technique you describe. Never had one give a problem. And the worst part is never got paid for the repairs because I wasn’t a ‘certified tech’. Just happened to be the only guy in the shop that knew how to weld.

@leupold4089

5 жыл бұрын

Bart Young, I also I'am a welder in fab shop for 30 yrs. you are correct he wasn't getting enough penetration on the bolt. weld laying on top ,I would grind tip of bolt to a taper and weld around, but in a close spot like that a over size nut great idea in any situation .

@signlsirchir2156

5 жыл бұрын

Used this method yesterday on a pos 3400 v6 exhaust manifold stud. 13 nuts later I finally got one to stick.

@JP-kk5vw

5 жыл бұрын

@@wyatthull6613 I would demand payment from who ever is in charge for the repair! Let the certified hack do it then. Never give away your skills at a job. Furthermore, if the certified hack did not compensate you with something, ballgame tickets, tools, hooking you up with a chick Etc. Then it's a one time show for that guy!

@randy1ization

5 жыл бұрын

ALSO always disconnect both battery cables when welding on a car

I was greatly rooting for you from the very beginning! And so you know, and I have only told one other person this, my dad! You are beyond and an incredible, persevering and determined mechanic. You are, the master of mechanic masters oh great one! Lol! Awsome job! I am so enjoying watching you work!

Great video! I was there every minute, no fast forwarding, mechanic’s life sucks with glory! All the best and thanks for not giving up!

I have done it many times, they have never just fallen out after the treatment. I would say it is about 75 percent effective over my many years of doing it. Heat-treat-cool 3 or 4 times is my preferred method. Cool vid! And yes my VW interior smells like a crayon. ;)

one of the best most intriguing episodes you have posted, Sir. good job, as usual

this is a late comment but my hat is off to you! THAT was a testimony of a true professional mechanic. I have watched all kinds of videos about broken bolt removal and they all claimed the welded nut would not fail. I have had some tough ones during wrench turning since 1965 and I know broken/seized fasteners are not always a neat and clean fix. This one took the prize. Sometimes I get to wondering if after the heat there needs to be a total cool down, metal expansion/contraction is the mechanism when relying on heat. Maybe even a spray down with refrigerant to cryo freeze the fastener. I feel for you guys in the rust belt, repair cost rates should reflect these wars.

Great video. You have more patience,perseverance and determination than anyone I ever knew

You live a charmed life, never in 30+ years of doing this in Michigan did one come out that was stuck that hard

Dude you're funny as hell when you fight stuff like this.. I say an angry mechanic is one of the best comedians you'll ever hear.

@tabithafrance8844

4 жыл бұрын

Trick is to use a bigger nut and fill in the gap around the stud. Cold start on those machines getcha every time with a nut that size.

I know this video has long since passed but I think it was the patience and persistence of the professional mechanic beautiful job nice hanging in there

I got a 98 f150 cheap and it was a landscapers truck. They also did snow removal and salting. The exhaust bolts were so bad we just pulled the engine out to work on it. Easier to check on other thing too while it was out. This rust bucked has been the bane of my existence. Your videos have given me the confidence to tackle these jobs. So far I've removed and reinstalled the engine, exhaust manifolds, both cats and full dual exhaust. Full rear drum kit, full front caliper kit and all new stainless fuel lines and brake hoses. She should just about be good enough to pass inspection. Damn Long Island winters tear vehicles up man. Love the videos.

I, for one, appreciate your contributions to the scienmatific process of bolt removal technique testing.

My "GO-TO" method is to weld a nut on with a TIG Torch. That system uses an electric ARC from a Tungstin Electrode in Argon Gas to shield the air from the molten puddle. The amperage is controlled by a foot peddle and you can hold the arc at low amperage on the stud without adding filler metal. Heat the stud and allow the heat to soak deep into the threads to expand the stud and break the corrosion structure up a little. Finally add 309 Stainless Filler Rod to weld the nut on. Spray with penetrant & follow the procedures that you did. TIG and 309 Filler material is usually a much stronger weld than MIG in such a small area. You can also reach down to a stud below the surface, heat it up, and add rod and build it up to above the surface, then weld a nut on, without affecting the hole and threads. The precise control of the TIG process makes this possible with some practice, but it takes some specialized equipment. Anyone with TIG equipment should try it. I once removed 7 broken studs from a Chrysler Slant 6 in about 40 Minuets. I have also removed a few hundred broken 5/16" Exhaust Studs form Aluminum Aircraft Cylinder Heads that are set in HELICOILS at the factory when new. And yes.... I was on the edge of my seat.... having been there may times.

What I have had luck with is welding a nut, heating the cylinder head, and then using an air duster upside down to freeze the bolt. Expansion and contraction science at its finest. Doesn't always work, but that goes for any method.

Kudos for not giving up. I had one on my 2008 Sierra 5.3L drivers side rear that I had to weld on 3 times with the nut and finally got it out.

I tell what got that stud out was an absolute refusal to be beaten. Been there myself and was willing that stud out with you. What a feeling though when they start moving. All the best and love the channel.

Wont be long until you hit 200K.. This channel has grown like wild fire over the past couple years.

This is the videos that nobody wants to show, but you show us what really is to be the best tech on youtube

That ladies and gentleman is the definition of patience and perseverance. Both qualities necessary to become a top level auto mechanic/technician. I think this is one of the most demanding trades, if you have a reliable guy that you deal with and he gives you a fair shake-treat him like gold.

I've used all of your methods over the years except the wax. I've welded to the stud before adding a nut so I could use a bigger nut. The oblong stud allows for penetration along side the stud. I used 11018 welding rod. Once the nut is welded on, heat it with a torch to keep it hot for a few minutes then slowly back the torch away to let it cool slowly. This anneals the metal so it isn't as hard and brittle. Do the same to soften the metal if you have to drill the stud. I've used liquid nitrogen to super cool the broken bolt.

Mrs. O did it by being there...."It was beauty that killed the beast".

Omg I Used to work at a tire shop as the alignment tech and I would always say that about Volkswagen they smell like crayons and everyone would think I was crazy you are the only one that ever agree with me thank you. The shop is in the Nashville area where I live now but I am originally born and raised in Pennsylvania a.k.a. the rust belt and you’re correct working in the south of the mechanic and like every bolt is a unicorn. I also work in South Florida as a mobile mechanic for 10 years and they don’t know The struggles of rust anyway I love your channel keep up the new content

Back in the day while working for a famous name muffler shop, we did a lot of VW Beetle mufflers. The attached directly to flanges that were cast into the aluminum heads secured usually by steel studs. The studs were typically rusted down to the thickness of pencil leads. The usual solution was to leave the nut alone, rusted to the stud, and heat the ears of the flange part of the head only. This made the flange expand and release the stud enough to where you could back the whole stud out with a socket/swivel/extension/ratchet. You had to work quickly and as soon as you felt it starting to bind up, stop and add a bit more heat and then repeat the process. I still have a few that I removed as "trophies" that always made people say "NO WAY !". Usually replaced the studs and nuts with stainless. This was why it took about 2 1/2 hrs to do a VW muffler held on by 4 nuts ! It worked about 90% of the time.

I think what made the difference was the last time you welded the nut on the stud the nut was further down allowing you to get more surface to weld on versus the other times you were only welding on the top of the stud. The last time you were able to weld a little on the sides of the stud. So I think that helped and made it a lot stronger. Some people say first weld a flat washer to the stud and then weld a nut over it. It allows for more purchase. Just my opinion.

@williamduncan5679

Жыл бұрын

I think once you welded the nut on the bolt let it cool down then heat the body around the stud through the ports both sides of the stud without heating the stud,simple Eric deary me.😂😂😂

Love the videos keep up the awesome work Iv learned a lot from you I've been in the trade all my life and still learning stuff from you..

When I got a problem I come to you for advice. Like the detail way you explain things. The one you trouble the wiring was the best. I used to do shaded work when it came to wiring. Thank You Sir, you have a great day, Sincerely The Southernhelfulk

Best suspenseful video I've ever seen!!! I cheered when that bolt came out!!!

I’ve had good luck with the nut welding technique. I don’t cool it tho. Give it 1 min to cool then use hand tools and slowly work it back and fourth while still warm. Like you, I’ve also had to do it multiple times. Usually that slow careful back and fourth tears the aluminum in the first couple threads or two until it comes free. Good work! It’s not a job for the faint of heart.

I've used an old syringe with a long slender needle to inject penetrating oil or other lubes into otherwise inaccessible spaces. You might be surprised to find that there is almost always a tiny crevice or hole available to let in the penetrating fluid. It's a lot neater than spraying all that stuff all over your work area hoping to get a few molecules of oil into the threads.

Been there and felt the frustration. I invested in a set of turbo sockets and so far they have worked every time.

I admire your patience..but truly a need for any Mechanic/tech when working on any type Machine..patience has it’s virtues so they say …you were truly born with an amazing amount of it and that is what makes you succeed….well done Eric!

If this was me doing the video there would have been about 25 minutes of: BEEEEEEEEEEEP ending with: Henry Ford.

this is why I switched to cutting grass for a living

I can’t believe I watched this man for 30m try multiple different ways to get a bolt out. And yes I learned a lot.

Well said Dave. This guy is working on the stuff no one else wants to do. It looks like he’s in the north where weather reek havoc on all things metal. Make being a mechanic in the south look like child’s play. Thank you for giving me more confidence to do attempt tuffer jobs. Maybe I can thank you by giving you a guitar lesson or two. Watch now, Mr O is probably a rock star on the guitar 🎸 as well. 😅

"Something that should take 30 seconds turned into a 3 day ordeal." So, like, every project I attempt then?

@REDMAN298

4 жыл бұрын

I put off replacing my kitchen faucet for a year. Figured everything was gonna go wrong. Finally did it this week without a snag. Even re-used the line and compression fitting for the dishwasher. I keep looking for leaks and really appreciate that it`s all good.

@kylewellsby2176

4 жыл бұрын

R D every thing I do it’s always 10 times longer than the average person😂

@williamcollins4082

3 жыл бұрын

And not just wrenching ether !!! Fixing other people's screw ups !!!

@UOttawaScotty

3 жыл бұрын

I have to do this exact this on my motorhome this week, only I suck at welding and have a shit welder, so watching you, I don't like my chances here

"Some say he is still there, welding nuts to the bolt, only to break them off again."

@GatheringSticks

4 жыл бұрын

i seen people have success by welding a washer on then a nut.

@philbg6378

3 жыл бұрын

Perseverance did it my friend! Good job.

I bought a $16 stud removal tool from advance auto that work to pull the broken, rusty, seized up studs out of my 4.7 head. One of the best purchases I ever made. Attaches right to an impact and tightens up as you go. Never failed me.

Lest I forget I enjoy your stuff and you possess the Patience of Job.

Walking away..... but you have to walk back.....that's persistence!!!! Remember, a Master has failed more times than a beginner has ever tried!!!

@repro7780

5 жыл бұрын

Do, or do not. There is no try - Yoda

@ericsandrin8123

2 жыл бұрын

thats how you become a master..a whole collection of failures and stubborn persistence till it works...

Next time use a larger nut- like a 1/2 size so you can weld around to outer edge of the stud as well as the top- you will get a lot more strength that way.

The crow is a very special bird that gives you insight when it knows that you need it. They intuitively understand what is going on around them, and are able to get our attention through sense of intuition while verbally getting our ears up. Crows will stay around and live close to a person that they love, for a very long time. I made this discovery about 6 years ago, and the crow that made it's debut in my life, is always around and has been for the whole six years, and she still helps me to realize things when I need to. Your crow, was helping you to realize that you needed to take a breather and think for a sec, and it worked. You realized her potential to you, and that is the reason why she is in your life.

I'm still working through all your brilliant videos. Even in the UK we get rust and studs that shear off. I landed a teacher job in Motor Vehicle 5 years ago, now I'm back in the market for the next place to value my skills. You are the only and best channel on KZread where I like every video. (Pine Hollow dude is so annoying that I've seen 2 of his and that's enough for 2021). Who IS Scotty Kilmer? He doesn't even have the (Scottish) accent!

You could have cut a slot in it with a Dremel and undone it with a screwdriver! Only joking but that is one of the comments I always get when doing jobs like this! Greetings from across the pond 😉

@Dg-zj6jo

3 жыл бұрын

yes just weild a bit metal on it unscew it ha

@greg778123

3 жыл бұрын

Fertilizer & diesel fuel blow the bolt out 😂

@milotorres6894

3 жыл бұрын

D. all of they above.

@svampae

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldnt that work tho? Or would you just destroy the bolt even more?

@thefogisgone3662

3 жыл бұрын

Lol maybe one situation where you could actually utilize the little place for a wrench under the handle on the snap on screwdrivers

I admire your patience and determination not to let that bolt lick you. Who can say which method worked? I think the heat and air hammer is best. The crayon, water, or krill oil never got near the threads. Great vids, educational and entertaining. Stay with it partner, we're with you!

Absolutely love your videos Brother... Paitince and perseverance I Key.. Thanks for the priceless entertainment. 👍

I broke the bolt drilled it out into the water jacket then replaced the head on fords V10. I would say you did very well. Of course Mrs.O can’t be forgotten for her efforts!!!👍

Patience is what did the trick.. patience and persistence.. another great video

@SteveP-vm1uc

5 жыл бұрын

I think Mrs.O kept him in shape.. lol.... YEAH, MRS. O!!!!!!

Well Duh you have to use gravity to pull the melted crayon down into the threads. You have to flip the truck up over on its side first.

@chrishernandez2490

5 жыл бұрын

No, you have to remove the engine, and reinstall it upside down. Then use the crayon

@fyshlearnstoskate

5 жыл бұрын

Obviously this only works in Australia

@rickh6963

5 жыл бұрын

You three need professional help..... I was laughing hard!!

@kweidnernc

5 жыл бұрын

You used the wrong color crayon.

@frugalprepper

5 жыл бұрын

@@kweidnernc Right you are supposed to use a clear one.

I admire you're patience, something I don't have very much of

Great video & you are so funny as well. Awesome job on finally conquering that bolt!!

The thing I learned with welding a nut on, is to let it cool completely before touching it. I went thru the same battle as you on a GM 5.3 and what won in the end was weld the nut on, then go do something else till its cooled off. Every time I tried it hot, the weld broke.

@loopy4517

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Letting the nut cool is very important on something like this, especially with the size of the bolt you were trying to remove. Eric, your videos make me feel like I'm back at work with the guys. I wish your videos were around 15 years ago when I was still working on my cars myself. Keep up the great work.

Hey Mr. "O", your patience knows no bounds but I am also darn sure you used the wrong colour crayon.

My misery just started...so far Tried everything and walked away from it last week end. Going to try it again today. God bless you,glad you got yours out.

dedication and persistence is what got that bolt out of there, with a little support, love, and encouragement from the wonderful wife

Love the way he used the two versions of Aloominum and Aluminium to keep us Brits and you Yanks happy :)

You know Mrs.O had to console while you cried lol....but for real that is never fun. Once again awesome video, thanks for the laughs and for keeping it real.

Exactly what I do...also works great for installing bearings into hubs that normally need to be pressed in. Heat the hub, freeze the bearing..

Great video. First one I've seen that documents the process warts and all. Stuff goes wrong. When it does, go to plan B. Still going wrong? Go to plans C-G. That was way more helpful than watching someone remove a broken bolt that was set up for video brevity. Now I know not to get discouraged when I twist off the first weld without budging the bolt. Thanks for the vid!

Just recently had a 5.4 l manifold job. Broke 5 studs off tried welding nuts on they just kept breaking on each one .. tried welding an 8 mm washer on first then weld a nut to the washer every one of them came out on first try.

@dopodownsu

5 жыл бұрын

This. The washer allows your weld much more real estate to hold onto the stud.

@gonesideways6621

4 жыл бұрын

Ideal weld would be front and back of nut since this is not possible washer is next best option.

@golfish8589

4 жыл бұрын

There is a newer message than yours written by a Ford mechanic talking about how you should grind the welder to the nut for a better weld

that was 26 minutes and 51 seconds of reliving every broken off rusted in can't get nothing on it cause you can't get to it but it has to come out bolt I've ever come across in my life and in the end the walk away is what always worked.

@dg-fx5qt

5 жыл бұрын

I would have used brake fluid better than penetrating oil

After a crappy day at work this video always makes me feel better.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I've been saying they smell like crayons for as long as I've worked on cars, and no one knows what I'm talking about.

You used the wrong color crayon. The green ones work every time. :-)

@deucerider430

3 жыл бұрын

But only on the driver's side! You need those yellow ones for the passenger side!

that was a fight, thanks for the ringside seat Eric!

I know what method got the bolt out - ALL OF THE ABOVE! :) Great perseverance! As always great information and a Great Channel!! Thanks !!

It goes beyond frustration! Lol, loved it, good job.

As odd as it sounds I've had really good luck with soldering flux. I like to apply some before I heat it then after heating i just keep slathering it on till its too cool to melt any more. One good thing about this method is once I go to weld a nut on I heat the bolt one last time and melt the flux off and its pretty clean to weld to. Weld a washer to the bolt first and use a nut thats bigger than the bolt would use this allows for some penetration below the top of the nut and make sure to weld it to the washer as well. I never allow it to cool too much after I weld and try to use the more directed heat than the torch provides as welding tends not to warm up the other surface as much

From the AL/FE electrolysis (white powder in the threads) the heat, quenching and mechanical vibration were positives in removing the broken bolt/stud. What I still do not understand is that there are some very high temp anti-seize products out there that are not being used. I use to use pool o-ring lube silicon grease or silicone vacuum pump grease, when I was fastening bolts into Aluminum to prevent that electrical connection and fill the air gaps on the threads to remove the amount of space electrolysis could occur. The navy learned the hard way back in the 80's with aluminum superstructures on top of a steel ship and salt water to try and save weight for new fuel economy standards on new ships being built. Have the same thing going on in Upstate N.Y, just on the highways. Wait until folks need body work on the new ford trucks....

@ronplucksstrings7112

4 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right!...the white powder on the threads was aluminum oxide, preferencial to iron oxide because of alu's place in the galvanic series..it locks the things together better than welding! Like I always say...you can't stop mother nature! ...but you can slow her WAAAY down! by using graphite or zinc filled anti-seize greases when assembling....but why should any manufacturer? When the bolts are new, at the factory they don't have any problem...more planned obsolescence by those pricks ...if there was an option where you could pay an extra $100 when you bought a new car, to have it fully assembled with anti-seize, I would! Anybody who assembles something where alu is in contact with iron, like bolts in alu or bolts through an alu bushing, and doesn't use anti-seize, should be slapped about the head and shoulders...MANY times. That is all!

@tsakaln1

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronplucksstrings7112 Great points! Can you suggest some products that we can buy at NAPA or some other retail shop to use for engines (high heat) or other applications? Much appreciated!

@ronplucksstrings7112

3 жыл бұрын

@@tsakaln1 For high heat, you can't beat a graphite/nickel filled anti-seize, because although greases will cook away, you'll never cook away graphite or the other particulates!...yes I said NEVER! Permatec/Loctite Anti-Seize is one of my favorite products (no relation!)! Use is on just about anything with threads, including hot, like exhaust manifolds and headbolts! (When using it where fastening torques are specified, like headbolts, adjust specified torques down by 10-15% because of the "K-Factor"). Cheers

@tsakaln1

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronplucksstrings7112 Thanks for the tips and quick reply!

@kevinhancock4064

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronplucksstrings7112 I second that why can't these firms use anti sieze or whichever suitable I've currently got 5 header bolts to sort it's a headache but love the video persistence paid off

Combo of heat, penetrant, and most important: impact vibration! Good Job

Excellent video … the most realistic one I’ve ever seen! 👍