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Matt,

I am doing my 15th engine rebuild and had encountered stubborn cylinder head studs maybe 3 times only. I usually do it without heat and could get them out around 30 mins. But with a stubborn stud, additional heat is needed. Apply heat for 10 to 15 mins. on the spigot using a MAP to melt the bond between the stud and the crankcase. If my memory serves me right, I have removed more than 150 Dilavars head studs. About 4 dozens or so Dilavars studs are saved in my garage.

Using a Snap-ON stud remover and a strong impact wrench are my primary tools which I learned from Tom Butler.

Tony
This . I had one I had to heat for 15 minutes with my map gas . I gave up on pipe wrench and got a set of vice grips on the stud. the stud actually began to twist at one point but she finally let go and was miserable all the way till the end . What a satisfying feeling getting that last bugger out.
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