Ford F250 6.8 Broken Manifold Studs - Part 2

[@crisprtalk6963]

Its a good thing SMA on KZbin wasn't around when I was in college.

[@bchrisl1491]

Masterfully done. Take a piece of stud and bevel the end slightly and drill a pilot hole exactly through the center hold it with channel locks and start your drill in the stud.

[@grizzlydan8]

+BChrisL * Great tip. sounds like it would work. Thanks.

[@bonsaiking405]

BChrisL what exactly do you mean? I'm doing the same job to my Excursion and I am having issues with 3 studs that are out but seized up and 3 that are broken in about the same on the video

[@mikes4408]

You ARE the man! Great job. Can't believe there is no stud or nut or chemical that will survive more than 6 years of rust.

[@upnorth5465]

It takes just as much time cleaning never sieze off of everything as it does doing the job. That stuff is no joke.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Caught 99 percent of job on camera was very helpful I'm fortunate to have a v10 in a state that has no snow but I'm doing a complete engine rebuild

[@jamesstaley6008]

Left hand drill bits have worked wonders for me in the past. A few that were loose came out with the drill bit alone

[@scottleclair131]

Yes they do work very good.

[@MemphisApplegate]

"If it don't fit, force it." The part everyone hates about working on cars is not having easy access to whatever you're working on. And I think this problem is getting worse on the newer cars. As always, good job. Man, that rust-belt is sure hard on cars!!! The underside of that Ford looked like it was a hundred years old.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Memphis Applegate It was a mess huh!? Maybe I can send it over and you can do a Memphis Monday special on it ;)

[@baxrok2.]

Outstanding camera work on this one Eric. Although I'll never have to do this job, it's a total pleasure to watch you work, hear you explain things, and enjoy your total mastery of all things mechanical.

[@jeffmeng4479]

A pleasure and privilege to watch Eric O. Work

[@stihlhead3338]

Man, I wish I had half your patience. Love watching your videos. Nice to be able to watch a video without all the f-bombs.

[@mawolff23]

This one time I was at the dinner table and was asked what I was thankful for. I told them I was thankful for all the hard work that Eric O puts into his videos which allows me to feel as if I can go out and do the job myself. Great work Eric, Keep it up.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+WRX Mike Lol thanks Mike!

[@PeteyG708]

"Its easy... and its out." Haha! Those things are pretty cool and handy. Tell Mrs. O that I hope she feels better! Being sick sucks! Don't get sick yourself, sir!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Pete Gaytan III She is getting better but the bug hung a round for a while...

[@4SaleBrunswick210]

Excellent instructional video! I now have the confidence to tackle the broken studs on my 2005 F-350 V-10. God help me!

[@chrisfreemesser]

No wonder Ford trucks are the best selling vehicle in the US...you have to replace them every few years when the frame rots out. ;) Another interesting and informative video...thanks Eric!

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

God bless the inventor of Easy Outs and stripped nut removers!

[@anhnambinhtrungtay7330]

A job worth doing it twice! I must hand it to you Mr O, as you got some quality skills of get those broken bolts out. Well done!

[@ericcorse]

Never seize will save your bacon. Well done and I hope your wife is feeling better by now.

[@montehyler]

Good video. Broken off bolts and studs, especially in places that are hard to reach, are the bane of all of us DIY'ers! Keep up the good work!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Monte Hyler we all have to start somewhere

[@travissk5036]

Great Content! Thankyou!

[@michaelinlv]

Where I grew up (Rural NC). the siren was a noon everyday. It was the fire department volunteer call. If it blasted more than one at 1200 it was a fire department call that happened at 1200.

[@OOZ662]

We have the occasional 12:01 alarm here, though it's just the refinery testing their alarms. Aww, poor Mrs. I don't have sacks of money to send, but hope she feels better soon.

[@andreaechevarria6725]

Words to live by. If you're gonna drill, drill straight! Enjoyed the video. You've gotten really good at it. Made a boring job interesting. Thanks.

[@rbarr1200]

Your videos are gold.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Ricardo Barron I wish!

[@63256325N]

Personally I'd have gone straight for the left handed twist drills for that one. They work wonders on stuff like this. I hear you with the never seize, just looking at it does'it for me. Great job on the repair. Thanks for the video.

[@wyattoneable]

This is my new morning car show. More informative, no commercials and always entertaining. I hope Mrs. O feels better soon.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+wyattoneable Hey Wyatt glad to hear that thanks!

[@frankmuhammad9660]

I am glad those last two did not give u too bad a time. I was hanging on the edge of my seat like a horror movie!!!!!

[@hawaiianf1504]

Awesome Video! Good thing you had the prior work order and used anti-seize on those studs. I've had my share of drilling out busted, rusted and dusted studs. Absolutely at the mercy of the last mechanic to touch them. I had to keep a fair share of disposable jobber length drill bits especially in small sizes for the pilot holes. Usually got them in 10 packs. Broken tap or drill bits are a serious pain. Centering it the first time is critical following the angle before you get 1/32" in. Bad angle equal bad day.

[@paulmelah8667]

sucked cause Mrs. O was sick and Trinity would not say hi lol hope Mrs. O is feeling better by now keep up the good work and the videos...... waiting for the next one

[@johndonovan5894]

A pleasure to watch a pro, looking at a '99 RV with a Triton v-10. Rotten exhaust manifold bolts are a nagging issue with these. This convinced me that's not happening.

[@SushiPac]

Holy moly that under side of that truck is CRUSTY!!!!!!. I think that leaking manifold is the least of that customers worries. Better off just purchasing a new truck I think

[@mechtechtools77]

You are really good at removing broken studs. I don't think your viewers realize how tough it can be. I guess you get lots of practice working on rusty trucks all the time

[@SouthMainAuto]

+buzzerauto I have done it a time or 2 :)

[@smokeskull]

i am going to have to send you a bill for my time as a shop foreman for watching you do that job. i just did a bunch of broken studs on a hino truck and they were hard like diamonds. i had a 3 foot pry bar levering against my drill just to get through them.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+smoke skull Haha I hope your labor rate isn't to bad. If I encounter a hard one I use a masonry bit that I sharpened. Gets right through them :)

[@smokeskull]

You should know how much us auto techs work for free. I actually watched it while having lunch so this ones a freebee. Hmmm is that a freemasons secret, never heard of that one before.

[@SouthMainAuto]

When I use to worked as a gun smith the master I worked with showed me that trick ;)

[@nunyabiz8887]

I know this is way late, but hoping you got to feeling better real quick Mrs. O.

[@petemoss9693]

One hell of a ass kicking job - . . . now it's Happy Hour Time ! Get well Mrs . O

[@douglasthompson2740]

Hello Eric, I have often had good luck with a left handed drill bit. If you get lucky it will spin the broken off threads right out. Easy outs are like a prayer to the gods on a windy day! Take care. Doug

[@jackgreen412]

My 04 Ranger started life in Oil City, then lived 8 yrs. in Jamestown, commuting to Dunkirk, now residing in Tennessee. Underside much like that. It''ll run till it drops-breaks.

[@markwheeler202]

You fired up that drill and everyone 1) yanked their headphones off and 2) yelled "Hearing protection!", 'cause that's what Mrs. O. would say. :-)

[@MaicSalazarDiagnostics]

Great video Erick! Hope your wife is better now! You have a wonderful family! Happy thanksgiving!

[@anomamos9095]

Watching your videos reminds me of the time I was stupid enough to work as a mechanic for a living. I was cured of this idiocy by the head on a V12 Xjs Jag. I was removing it had it all undone and ready to come off , they are a light alloy head so I started to lift it off unassisted when it stopped moving due to corrosion that had built up around the stud holes and caught on the threads as I lifted. Pop went one of the disks in my back. Now I work on computers. Working on computer systems I seem to have fewer visits from Murphy. My favourite Murphy visits were, struggling to thread a manifold or some other awkward part into place where you have to leaver stuff out of the way and contort and scrape off flesh you get it on reach for the nut or bolt to do it up and it falls straight onto the ground like there was absolutely nothing in it's way, but no way can you get to go on again without struggling again. As for drilling out broken studs almost every third time no matter how centred I had the drill even if it was held in a vise and I used a drill press it would scew off to the side and either shape the drill or the tap.

[@GeraldThomasphotojunkie]

Great show! My turn this weekend on my 93 Jeep 4 banger. I've put it off for about a year and a half, and I have 0 excuses being a mechanic myself. Thanks for the inspiration. ;-)

[@SouthMainAuto]

Go get it man!

[@michaelstjohn6086]

why do we despise working on our own stuff?!

[@kenj.8897]

​@@michaelstjohn6086shoe cobblers kids have no shoes

[@michaelstjohn6086]

@@kenj.8897 and never go in a carpenters house.

[@vindictives1]

I have done pass side on mine and a friends truck and I find if you take the shock and the mount out you get a ton more room but love your vids and I'm a new sub👍👍👍

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Wow ! That was harder than rebuilding the heads on the Subaru !..and the name we were looking for was Mac tool for 200.. It was on the handle, come on Eric..lol...thanks for another fine video , and hope the wife feels much better....now get back to work...

[@samueljames9342]

Get you a set of left twistbits, they work great on the studs that aren't locked up.

[@M_Hiser]

wish I lived closer to you, my Ex needs this on the drivers side too

[@xorfive]

You are a kick ass mechanic!

[@robertdavis6708]

I put a Gale Banks stainless header kit on my 2001 F-450 motorhome. It took me two hard days getting to the header bolts, but I didn't remove the inner panels. After seeing your vid., I wish I had. Man have you got patience!

[@markp4967]

I cannot imagine the bill for that job! Great work👍🏻

[@skokie23]

Eric I thank you on taking the time to video all of this for us to watch and I cant speak for anyone else but I have learned from them so please keep those vids coming!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+skokie23 Thanks

[@VWWRENCHIE]

Pain in the studs man..helluva job!👍

[@plumbdog845]

I usually weld a nut to the end of the broken stud and then pull it out. It also works when the stud is below the face of the head. Add some weld on the end of the stud to get it flush with the head, clean it up and weld a nut on. Always had good luck. Heads are aluminum and studs are steel

[@wysetech2000]

Well done, Eric for such a PITA job. It pays to take your time and have good tools and sharp drill bits. The last one I did was a E Series, right side on a 95f day. I replaced the manifold with a Dorman that had a pin hole in it and had the privilege of doing it a second time. BLahhh!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+wysetech2000 Damn! I'm sorry....

[@wysetech2000]

+South Main Auto Repair Thank you for your sympathy.....LoL.

[@Discretesignals]

One of the things I learned from Keith Fenner was that an EZ out is a misnomer. They work great for what you used it for, Eric, because the broken off studs' threads were not all cross-threaded or galled up and you saw some rotation. If someone broke a bolt or stud off getting it out because someone else had crossed it (new threads are better than old), an EZ out isn't going to help and make matters worse when it breaks off.

[@williammiller9499]

Just want to thank you for your CV axle GM video that helped me change mine on a '94 K1500 that was from rust country. Great videos that have lots of helpful info on dealing with rust belt vehicles.

[@jimmymccandless3938]

I found that when ever I had broken bolts or studs in commercial had equipment I discovered that the left handed still bits worked the best as the not only applied reverse friction but heat to the bolt/stud as well. JJ

[@phillipmccormick1508]

WOW, you are the man ya, Eric I like to see you do a thing like that, I am a little too old to do that but ya, you are the man.

[@DaveSender66]

Another job well done! Bring the next victim in the OR . Good work Dr. O !!!!!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+DaveSender66 I am sure there will be more :)

[@gunlover1955]

The heat is some good information I have found that heating the stud just to red and not the head so much is best and when it is cooling off put some ice on the head just above the stud it works for me. I just put the ice in a rag and hold it up there for a minute it cools the head and breaks the bond from the stud. Great job by the way I hope this helps the next guy out. OH and this may sound dumb but that last one take a 7/16" drill bit and drill out the first 2 or 3 treads in the head then they turn right out most of the time I used to do this 35 years ago on diesel trucks. I did not have KZbin when I was young you are a good mechanic. Keep the information flowing!

[@mph5896]

Nice, looks like they came out nice and easy. Factory bolts use loctite on them instead of never seize.

[@Blackford86]

Good job, it always help when you got a garage and a lift, better than crawling around on you back enjoyed the video

[@MarkFox]

Another great video production here and Eric O sure seems to be able to keep his cool when I would be swearing like my US Navy days. If I lived close to this shop Eric would definitely be my mechanic instead of me doing it myself swearing profusely for the enjoyment of my neighbors. The sad thing is I work on motorcycles but hate doing any kind of work on my own car.

[@Doplar12]

Dayum Eric, not only are you a brilliant mechanic, you are also a brilliant 'filmographer.' Is that a word? LOL You had me sitting on the edge of my seat as you worked that last stud, throwing everything including the kitchen sink at it, and then you started the music as the suspense built and that stud finally started turning out of that hole. Had me chuckling I tell ya. ;-)

[@Fuddpucker2009]

Fantastic video. Love the description on what is being done as well as you never seem to get wound up. Nice to have lunch ready by Mrs O and have the family at work.

[@rstlr73]

great job Eric. silk purse from a sow's ear you did!

[@mgb961]

I imagined you were Luke Skywalker with that music....aiming to hit centre of the death star...and BOOM...hit the target...bolt cae out....great vid

[@huggybryn39]

Well done on reaching 18000 subscribers and still growing, best auto mechanic and tech. on utube. Hope the Mrs is feeling a lot better

[@c.e.anderson558]

I've seen some vise grips with a tensioner that will take a socket. You can clamp and tighten with ratchet to make it extra tight..

[@andreblanchard9786]

Outstanding vid Eric once again!!! Always enjoy watching your vids, don’t worry about out of focus camera - we still get the message!!! Great help for a wannabe mechanic lol. Thanks again!

[@davidpond6883]

You made that look easy. I have a V10 in my shop now with seven broken studs on the left hand manifold. None of the are moving at all. I removed the shock and shock tower for more room. Going to try 90 degree angle drill to get around the steering shaft. I have also seen people weld a nut to the studs to try to get them out. I guess if they never come out there is a point where you just throw in the towel and remove the head?

[@michaelwears4262]

A little trick I learned once upon a time on the individual gasket that fall off before ya can get the manifold up in place was to bend the end stud hole just a little enough to hold gasket in place. Very good video, my exhaust man says how hard it is to change manifolds on 4.6. You make it look easy!!

[@luigitorchia8866]

Well done , A nice finish.

[@deepsquat600]

on your whistle.... When I was a kid in Tacoma WA there was a siren everyday at 2 ..went off in several places ..apparently left over practice from WW2 ..( never needed obviously ) they stopped it about 20 years ago .. Now we have them in the Shadow of Mt Rainier ..if that baby blows off you have about 20 minutes to hit high ground ( good luck you should see the traffic jams they get without a siren) and the Wa coast has Tsunami sirens in case California slides into the ocean :)

[@SouthMainAuto]

+deepsquat600 Oh wow, I'd just be loafing around thinking it was lunch time haha

[@douglasthompson2740]

P.S. A set of collars made with an assortment od's inserted into the hole would help keep your center punch and drill bits lined up as you start. Something anyone with a lathe could knock out quickly and it wouldn't take many to cover your sizes. Doug

[@mikegold4454]

You Have more patience than me good job

[@billrimmer5596]

Thank u Eric!! For years in American V-8 gasket sets., u would always find these sandwiched perforated exhaust manifold gaskets that if u used them, u would end up with a noisy or cracked manifold within a few months. On Chevys, no gasket, on Pontiacs the factory type steel shim gasket seemed to work better. The gaskets that u took off seemed like the old junky ones that I am talking about. I wonder what the OEM's look like. Thanks Eric. Video turned out perfect. In part one loved the fast forward and music on the fender liner.

[@johnelliott3896]

Hey Eric I just wanted to let you know I have a 2003 Ford f150 with a manifold leak and your video have me the know how to get it done. Thanks a million!!

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

Take good care of Mrs O.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+bub dog I try.....

[@benjaminstewart1128]

You sir are a Legend! Absolutely love all of your videos, they are made with excellence and quality. I hope your business continues to thrive!

[@IndianaDoug]

7.5hrs book time on one side = I hope your insurance is paying! Getting ready to tackle a 97 F150 with only 110k on the 4.6. It’s worth it though fully loaded 4x4 flareside sprayed liner, tow pkg, 3rd door. Very nice truck. Runs perfect. Watching this to prolong the inevitable...

[@JeffreyStrader]

Your videos are always THUMBS UP and well appreciated Eric.

[@chriscape3136]

I always use left hand drill bits, even if they don't grab and remove it you still have the hole to use the easy out, it's like a 2 for one special lol

[@unamusedarchitect1646]

I am so glad I found your videos. I’m starting in the Uhaul mechanic dep in two weeks. And they have to extract manifold studs at least 3 times a week.

[@rosscampbell6644]

hi eric when your stuck for a dienut cut a slot though one flat of the spare nut you may have the slot gives an out for crud and can expand a little in ya socket while going back and forward ..theres a lot of luck needed with the easy out...great vid as allways

[@ericstoneberger4504]

I praise you for always doing your best work no matter the condition of the vehicle. I know I would struggle even wanting to attempt this job, seeing how rotted/rusted she is. all and all great job and great content. keep up the good work!

[@702MULEHUNTER]

thanks for the video i extracted 2 studs with the weld nut method it didnt work until i started praying then it came right out true story!thanks!

[@denniswilkinson1118]

Great video. Once again patience prevails. You make that type of work look like magic. I've had good luck with a left hand drill also as you mentioned, but then my job was clamped to a milling machine table.

[@jefferypowell9885]

Bolts come out good video

[@randykudijaroff482]

Man I love the content, but that Family content was good too! Keep it coming and be safe!

[@ahill007ny]

Nice work!!! Omg!!!! That rust!!!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Stanley Hill Beautiful isn't it!

[@normansmith7806]

Great job on that rust bucket you made it look easy . I have that same drill rebranded as Matco and the reverse needs to be somewhere else :-)

[@Notsodirt]

great video. so glad we don't use salt where i live.... so many things would be dead from crusty rusty.

[@christopherpike3073]

Nice work !! Thanks for sharing

[@headylynn]

your videos are really good,I have learned a lot..I enjoy when you have your family on them also..

[@skynetlabs]

His invoice is going to be more than that rust-bucket V10 is worth!

[@charlesmiller5078]

Makes me think I can tackle my busted bolt on my Z, Only problem is both the intake and Exhaust are both on the same side, But at least the bolt looks to be sticking out maybe 1/2 inch or so. These intakes have so much crap on them, anyway I look at it , going to be a pain, Guess I will replace all the studs while I have it apart. Right now working on Replacing my hood on the Z, and repainting it, Putting in a slight slope in my "back Yard" to help drain water away from my shop, also installing a new power wire to my back shop 300 foot behind my main shop, So 3 or 4 things going at once. You are really talented at what you do, its fun to watch, and try to guess what your going to do next. Stay warm, Hope Vanessa starts feeling better soon.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Charles Miller Hey Charles I though you were retired and napped all day!? Boy I was wrong. After reading about the work you have to do just so you can do more work is making me tired!

[@charlesmiller5078]

Well when I was still working I just put off so many things that needed to be done around here, And Im not all out retired yet My old Company still call me in every couple of months to train a new drivers on unloading these deadly products that we carry. Nice thing is I usually get the newest Truck on the yard, and it normally takes around 4 weeks to finish training a new guy, at least its all local, and I only drive 50% of the time. They want to put me into a dispatcher position, but 5 days a week not what I want to do right now, Just have to much to do. As much as I do around here the list just keeps getting longer. But I enjoy getting things done. Whats cool about your job is you dont know whats next to come through the door, and you keep real busy, which keeps you out of trouble. :)

[@donovanlucibello379]

Another amazing fix, thank you for taking us along!

[@risc19]

One two barbeque baby!

[@fdwadman]

Hey man, very much enjoy you sharing your knowledge and experience with us hacks. Have you ever experimented with using a mig welder for removing broken studs? Keep hitting the end of the broken stud and cutting off the wire leaving enough to twist them together. As many as times as you can. Give it a shot. Oh, Mrs. O is lovely.

[@retiredchief7469]

I am not looking forward to fixing the exhaust leak and missing rear stud, drivers side of my 2009 6.8 F350. Thanks for the helpful tips Mr O.

[@raykrv6a]

Geez that was a pain because of all the stuff in the way. Maybe need a CAB hoist? Hope Vanessa gets well soon. I missed Thanksgiving dinner because I've been sick this week. Great video for tight working conditions. Thank you.

[@RealCadde]

+raykrv6a If you hoist that cab you will end up with a rusted ball of junk most likely.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

*GET WELL SOON MRS. O!*

[@winstonsmith3685]

I was going to tackle this job myself. After watching these videos, I am just going to drop it off at the mechanic and give him a blank check. 🤣