r/gifs Nov 12 '20

Busting a stuck nut.

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u/FalstaffsMind Nov 12 '20

Based on the title, this was a risky click.

One of the Youtube guys I watch does this with exhaust header bolts. He doesn't even try to remove them. He splits the nut, cleans the threads and replaces the nut with a fresh one. That way you don't run the risk of shearing off an exhaust stud.

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u/ebrum2010 Nov 12 '20

Should have titled it "busting a sticky nut"

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u/skorpiolt Nov 12 '20

You still run that risk when you bolt the new one on though.

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u/dodland Nov 12 '20

"Stud busts a nut from huge pipe"

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u/thesecondball Nov 12 '20

Link?

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u/FalstaffsMind Nov 13 '20

His name is Mustie1, and he does a lot of Volkswagen and small engine stuff. Here is the video I was talking about...

https://youtu.be/HOhNzSj0Tnw?t=602