MIG welding for removing the windshield stud

[shamu]

I had to try the old school method and it worked. I set my ESAB Migmaster 250 at Medium, Voltage at 3, and wire speed at 4.
I let it cool down and the what is left of it came right out.

 

[fatboy]

I find that if there is enough thread to even get half a turn of the nut, I can usually plug weld it and pull the broken piece out but if it is flush and I try, I do not get enough penetration. Great job! I still have my first successful one on the shelf in my garage. Only I know what it is but it is a slick trick!

 

[Bronco_69]

i use that trick all the time. i can even get them if they are flush.

 

[patterdale]

If it's broke off flush just build it up a bit before you try to weld the nut on. You just have to be careful not to weld it in but it works.

 

[broncoitis]

What about an ez-out if they are flush or just heat it up if you can. I have had success with those before. Nice job getting it out.

I would bet the the heat generated throughout the bolt while you were welding the nut on top helped. That is a good trick I will have to remember!

 

[shamu]

What about an ez-out if they are flush or just heat it up if you can. I have had success with those before. Nice job getting it out.

I would bet the the heat generated throughout the bolt while you were welding the nut on top helped. That is a good trick I will have to remember!

You mean the hard out. When they brake they are hard to get out. LOL