I'm retarded..installing a stud

kinger · 08-25-2006, 06:26 AM

Hey guys, I feel stupid but I'm stuck on this. Got a APS TBE used and the cast stud needed to be replaced, got the old one out but how do I get the new one in? I threaded the nut all the way down and then tightend the stud, but now I can't get the nut off with out the stud turning!

Any tips for a retard would be great

Thanks

kts262 · 08-25-2006, 06:34 AM

PB Blaster to let you get the nut off without removing the stud?

kinger · 08-25-2006, 06:58 AM

Both the nut and stud are brand new, its just that I screwed it all way to the bottom (where the threads stop) and then used that stop to screw the stud in tight. But I can't hold the stud with enough force to allow me to back the nut off that spot where the threads ended.

gt9729b · 08-25-2006, 07:02 AM

I have no idea what the stud is, where it's located, accessibility, etc. but can you double nut it? That may allow you the ability to maintain enough resistance on the stud to get the other nut free.

LightWerkz · 08-25-2006, 07:07 AM

Same thing happened to me with the APS uppipe!

I used visegrips + CLOTH , although it did mess up the threads alittle, but it was all ok...

Czarnecki · 08-25-2006, 01:11 PM

I have the same exhaust. I double nut it to put the stud in. Just thread one nut on, then tighten another nut on top of that one. Use two box end wrenches to get the nuts tight. Then just crank the duble nut and stud combo into the casting until it is all the way in. Now use the two box end wrenches to loosten the double nut to get them off. Depending on the size of the second nut, you might need a very thin box end wrench.

kinger · 08-27-2006, 05:05 PM

Ahhhh double nutting that makes sense, now I just need to get the nut off that is wedged onto the part where the threads stop

Once i get it off at least I know what to do, thanks again guys!!

08-25-2006, 06:26 AM	#1
kinger Professional STI Driver Car: 04 STI Fav Mod: Koni shocks Location: BFE Iowa Posts: 497 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	I'm retarded..installing a stud Hey guys, I feel stupid but I'm stuck on this. Got a APS TBE used and the cast stud needed to be replaced, got the old one out but how do I get the new one in? I threaded the nut all the way down and then tightend the stud, but now I can't get the nut off with out the stud turning! Any tips for a retard would be great Thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-27-2006, 05:05 PM	#7
kinger Professional STI Driver Car: 04 STI Fav Mod: Koni shocks Location: BFE Iowa Posts: 497 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Ahhhh double nutting that makes sense, now I just need to get the nut off that is wedged onto the part where the threads stop Once i get it off at least I know what to do, thanks again guys!! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-25-2006, 06:34 AM	#2
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,104 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	PB Blaster to let you get the nut off without removing the stud?

08-25-2006, 06:58 AM	#3
kinger Professional STI Driver Car: 04 STI Fav Mod: Koni shocks Location: BFE Iowa Posts: 497 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Both the nut and stud are brand new, its just that I screwed it all way to the bottom (where the threads stop) and then used that stop to screw the stud in tight. But I can't hold the stud with enough force to allow me to back the nut off that spot where the threads ended.

08-25-2006, 07:02 AM	#4
gt9729b Junior STI Driver Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 101 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I have no idea what the stud is, where it's located, accessibility, etc. but can you double nut it? That may allow you the ability to maintain enough resistance on the stud to get the other nut free.

08-25-2006, 07:07 AM	#5
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,494 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	Same thing happened to me with the APS uppipe! I used visegrips + CLOTH , although it did mess up the threads alittle, but it was all ok...

08-25-2006, 01:11 PM	#6
Czarnecki Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru STi Silver Fav Mod: Headlights in the oven Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 21 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I have the same exhaust. I double nut it to put the stud in. Just thread one nut on, then tighten another nut on top of that one. Use two box end wrenches to get the nuts tight. Then just crank the duble nut and stud combo into the casting until it is all the way in. Now use the two box end wrenches to loosten the double nut to get them off. Depending on the size of the second nut, you might need a very thin box end wrench.