Broken stud on mid pipe section

jasonjjchen · 11-18-2016, 09:54 PM

During the installation of my exhaust today, I broke the stud that connects to the midpipe. I didn't take a picture but was able to find an image on google for a reference.

Does anyone have a solution to this unfortunate experience? How do I remove the broken stud and fix it so that I can attach the hanger? The midpipe is currently resting on the crossmember - will this cause any short term/ long term issues?

I consider myself a beginner when it comes to working on cars, any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Zbrah · 11-18-2016, 10:05 PM

If I remember correctly that stud is welded to the car. You can have a shop cut the broken stud off and weld a new one in place or just Weld the bracket on.

jasonjjchen · 11-19-2016, 10:20 AM

Zbrah - Thank you. What kind of shop is generally recommend for this type of work? Muffler shop?

Edit: Found a shop that will fix it for $30-40

1st · 11-19-2016, 11:14 AM

Yeah muffler $30, $40 cheap..

11-18-2016, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	If I remember correctly that stud is welded to the car. You can have a shop cut the broken stud off and weld a new one in place or just Weld the bracket on. __________________

11-19-2016, 10:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
jasonjjchen Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 5 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 10	Zbrah - Thank you. What kind of shop is generally recommend for this type of work? Muffler shop? Edit: Found a shop that will fix it for $30-40 YzGyz likes this. Last edited by jasonjjchen; 11-19-2016 at 10:39 AM.

11-19-2016, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Yeah muffler $30, $40 cheap.. Zbrah likes this.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Broken wheel stud and lug nut.	JoeyD	Wheels & Tires	196	05-04-2021 01:05 PM
FS: Gthaus Meistershaft muffler section and mid pipe	stear	Canada	0	10-13-2014 12:31 PM
Broken exhaust stud between muffler and mid pipe	BrandonSS	Intake/Exhaust	2	09-25-2014 12:49 AM
Broken crash bar stud...	HisStigness	Exterior & Interior	0	09-02-2014 12:50 PM
%#$@ broken fog light stud	ZPhycho	Exterior & Interior	17	10-18-2010 08:13 AM