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Catalytic converter studs snapped off

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YOUR RESEARCHCatalytic converter studs snapped off

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Replace with bolts

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I plan to replace with bolts but first I need to get these 6 broken studs out.

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Replace with new ones

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Replace with new ones.

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Catalytic converter studs snapped off

Replace with ss bolts and nuts

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Or grind off the heads on the studs, punch them out and replace with SS bolts and nuts.

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Catalytic converter studs snapped off

Use hammer and punch

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On my 2000 I was able to punch them out by putting the pipe in a vise and using a hammer and punch.

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Suggestion · Original poster

I plan to replace with bolts but first I need to get these 6 broken studs out.

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Catalytic converter studs snapped off

Replace with new ones

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Replace with new ones.

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Replace with ss bolts and nuts

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Or grind off the heads on the studs, punch them out and replace with SS bolts and nuts.

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Catalytic converter studs snapped off

Use hammer and punch

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On my 2000 I was able to punch them out by putting the pipe in a vise and using a hammer and punch.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

The exhaust hardware is really rusted on my 996 and when I removed the nuts on the catalytic converters the studs just sheared off (all 6 of them). Despite heat / Kroil etc. Anyone have a good way to remove the studs? I plan to replace with bolts but first I need to get these 6 broken studs out. I have a hydraulic press but its awkward to get the assembly in the right place to press them out. Grind off the 'Rivet' side and drill out the remainder?

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Dremel...then hammer and pry them off. Replace with new ones. Or grind off the heads on the studs, punch them out and replace with SS bolts and nuts.

POST 3Original post

On my 2000 I was able to punch them out by putting the pipe in a vise and using a hammer and punch. The "rivet" is just a flange, and they were pressed in with the flange as a stop. It is an interference fit, the studs had splines to prevent rotation. I just replaced them with stainless bolts, nuts and washers.

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