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Broke some studs out of my fuel tank. help?

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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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Broke some studs out of my fuel tank. help?

Like the title says, I broke a couple of the studs from around the fuel sending unit. It won't seal now. Is there a way to fix this or am I in the market for a new gas tank now?
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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The shanks are still in hole? There are tools called easy out or screw extractors, made for taking stuck screws/bolts out. If you are the DIY type you could try this, or take it to a shop that is willing to do this. You drill the center of the bolt, put an easy out in vice grips hit it with hammer while turning the vice grips. The easy out will bite into the screw and you should be able too take it out.

I suggest taking it to a shop to do this though, most turbo shops should have the tools since they usually have to remove bolts from exhaust side and turbo flange.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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This might sound silly but please be careful around the fuel when using any kind of power tool.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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The studs are around the fuel pump/sender, not near the turbo. They're spot welded in place. And yes, setting myself on fire is not high on my list of priorites lol
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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Nobody has any ideas for me?
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