Thread: snapped chain tensioner stud, advice help

you may want to remove the intake manifold for extra room.

The method cliff mentioned seems best, the plyers may tear up the bolt making it hard to get out, hopefully it backs out with ease....

if i cant get to it like i wanna then ill do that. just frustrating cause i just got done putting it together and dropping it in.....

yea, i was ganan go with that method before i even started the thread. but im ganan use cliffs idea, and if need be ill also use cortrims thought on taking out the manifold

I've always tackled this one of two ways.

If I have very little threads sticking out, I use the method Cliff described. But I have an angled drill and extractor set that works wonders too.

Or, if I have plenty of thread, I grind/file flat spots on opposing sides of the bolt/stud. That keeps the vise grips or crescent something to lock onto and keeps them from slipping. Just make sure to soak the broken bolt with plenty of penetrating oil....or pb blaster will work too.

whats pb blaster?

same as liquid wrench. penetrating lubricant like wd 40 but better

If there are enough threads, put two nuts on the stud, tighten them together, then put a wrench on the nut closest to the head and unscrew the stud. If the nuts end up ining up well enough, you can use a deep socket over both nuts.