I fix these manifold studs on a daily basis. I've drilled around the extractor and removed it that way before. You will have to heli-coil it to a 10mm stud and run the possiblity of hitting the coolant passage directly behind the studs location. Be very careful not to drill too deep. Is it the right rear stud or the left front that started all of this?
Scott


Scott Ward

2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1955.1 Chevy 6500
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1 1963 K20 (454)
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