[chrisbalich]

I used a zealous amount of nickel antiseize on my exhaust studs when I did the top end on my engine 4 years ago.
When I did a full rebuild this year, they all came out easily. They were re-gooped with nickel antiseize and reinstalled.

As much as it sucks, I reckon pulling them every 3-5 years and re-gooping them is so much more appealing than drilling them out. (or EDMing them out)