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Old 02-19-2022   #1
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Default Been there, done that

Truer words have never been spoken.
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Old 02-19-2022   #2
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Default Re: Been there, done that

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Truer words have never been spoken.
Amen, brother!--Bob
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Old 02-19-2022   #3
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Default Re: Been there, done that

Recent case in point, 3 broken studs on aluminum Alfa head sheared off with minimal torque even after soaking with PB Blaster.
Second pic shows removal process by welding a nut to the end of the broken stud then socket wrench removal. 2 out; still working on the last one.
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Old 02-20-2022   #4
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Default Re: Been there, done that

Ah!! Sooo true! BTDT-2!
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Old 02-20-2022   #5
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Default Re: Been there, done that

Or the corollary ?I?ll be done in a few minutes honey!?
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