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Hey guys.

Was doing service on the 33 cpl of days ago and came across 4 manifold - engine studs have snapped inside. Have tried my best with easy outs and thread extractors . Rang everywhere for a mobile mechanic, seems like no one wants a bar of it. I have had to miss 2 days of work so far due to no transport. and cannot afford to be off any longer.

Can someone please point me in the direction of some much needed help.

Hopefully i hear from someone soon.

Cheers guys

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Get your hands on a metal drill and a tap & die set and just rethread it. Only a suggestion and what I would try, not that I've done it in your situation though.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tap-Die-Set-60-Piece-Tool-Set-SAE-and-Metric-New-/160782170800?pt=AU_Hand_Tools&hash=item256f5d3ab0

Consider getting a daily to get you to and from work till you sort it out. If you are stressing out now you might end up making things worse - ie drilling through a water jacket etc. I am guessing it will make things a lot easier if you take the head off and get an engine reconditioner to replace the studs.

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