stud removal

["Thomas Baumen" <thmelda@domain.elided>]

>I'm quite familiar with the 2x4 method of removing the front pulley
nut
>to get the front pulley off so that the water pump can be removed.
>Tried the double-nut approach on my '86 Spider but the studs didn't
>budge - anyone try a Sears stud-removal tool ?

>Once the nut is off, just how do I torque it back on?  And at what
value?

Stalhwillei and Hazet make the best stud removal tools I have seen
other than thread specific tools. The stud remover installer is a
sprag clutch inside of a 1/2" drive socket. There are 4 common sizes
in metric, 6, 8, 10 ,12mm and a set will run you $140.00 from a tool
truck. If you check around some discount tools stores(Tool Shack) you
will find a Asian copy of the German tools for about $30.00 a set and
they work just fine.

I have always screwed the stud into the receiver until the correct
amount of thread is showing and the torque factor is applied by the
nut. I am sure that cylinder studs have a torque spec but do not know
of it.

Tom Baumen

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