broken cylinder head stud

[Charles P]

Hi all

putting the engine back together and whilst putting new cylinder head studs in.....one stud snapped flush with the block (stud between no 2 and 3 cylinder). I was trying to put car back together for Cotswold trial. Would it be a wise move to run the car minus one stud. Or is this considered to risky? 

thanks for nay help 

ollie cox

Too risky. You'll blow the gasket and have a wasted day!

You really need to get the stud out and replace it. If the engine is in the car it's awkward but doable with careful drilling the centre of the stud  and progressively using bigger drills (new, good quality drill bits). When it's almost to the root diameter of the thread I then fold the stud in using a small, sharp centre punch.



Charles