water pump bolts

vinsanity2701 · May 31st, 2009, 10:17 PM

Got an 88 GT and the water pump took a dump on me. Got everything off down to the pump itself and then looked closley at the 4 studs protruding from the block and apparently the idiot who owned the car before me decided it would be a good idea to put what looks like JB Weld on the threads to keep the nuts from coming off. Tried heating them but ended up snapping a bolt. Im assuming that all of the bolts are jb welded because none of them will move. Any suggestions on how to get these out besides tap and dye or pulling the block?

White Thunder · May 31st, 2009, 10:29 PM

why are you not considering tap and dye?

think you could drill them out?

PJC Racing · June 1st, 2009, 05:17 PM

Heat with a torch.

White Thunder · June 1st, 2009, 09:23 PM

he did....

83 5.0 · June 1st, 2009, 09:29 PM

If you have access to a Mig or Wire feed welder, take a nut and put it over the stump of the stud, and weld the nut (through the center) to the stump.

Heat will usually help break it and you should be able to twist it off.

These are a B***, and almost always one stud breaks off.

Good Luck check out this demo Removing a Broken Stud for MIG Welding | Expert Village Videos

White Thunder · June 1st, 2009, 09:54 PM

expert village is the shit

May 31st, 2009, 10:17 PM	#1
vinsanity2701 Regular 1988 Mustang GT 5.0 N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 142 iTrader: 0 reviews	water pump bolts Got an 88 GT and the water pump took a dump on me. Got everything off down to the pump itself and then looked closley at the 4 studs protruding from the block and apparently the idiot who owned the car before me decided it would be a good idea to put what looks like JB Weld on the threads to keep the nuts from coming off. Tried heating them but ended up snapping a bolt. Im assuming that all of the bolts are jb welded because none of them will move. Any suggestions on how to get these out besides tap and dye or pulling the block? __________________ Black Beauty MILITARY CREW E-4/AD3 "I know a few people like that. The ones that have the best sh*t money can buy, but dont know how to change the oil or check the air pressure...LMAO"

June 1st, 2009, 05:17 PM	#3
PJC Racing Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 reviews	Heat with a torch. __________________ 89 LX Coupe: Factory 5.0, common performance and suspension bolt-ons (306 build inprogress) 86 GT: (current 1/4 project) will have primarily Team Z suspension and chassis additions, 408 with nitrous in the works

June 1st, 2009, 09:29 PM	#5
83 5.0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Ont. Canada Posts: 278 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you have access to a Mig or Wire feed welder, take a nut and put it over the stump of the stud, and weld the nut (through the center) to the stump. Heat will usually help break it and you should be able to twist it off. These are a B**, and almost always one stud breaks off. Good Luck check out this demo Removing a Broken Stud for MIG Welding \| Expert Village Videos Last edited by 83 5.0; June 1st, 2009 at 09:32 PM.*

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