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So I just got a mag18 for a good price but the screws and impeller cap is a little big rusted. I took off the screws 3 just snapped on me. So the first question is how do I remove the broken stud? second question is how do I remove the rust that's surrounding the impeller cover and the unit itself? He used it for a salty tank.
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You are going to need an easy out or a left handed drill bit to remove the studs .
As for the rust I would use CLR .Don't tell fish stories where people know you; but particularly, don't tell them where they know the fish.
Mark Twain
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the drill bit must be smaller then the stud .Don't tell fish stories where people know you; but particularly, don't tell them where they know the fish.
Mark Twain
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How the 3rd question anyone around sw have the left hand drill bit or the easy out? HahahComment
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Bring it over Ill get the screws out for you. I am a machinist and an air force machinist takes out alot of stuck fastenersComment
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stud extractor is what you need..
How clean did it break? The housing is plastic so you could manipulate the broken part out of the housing if there's any sort of burring to grab onto. Another way is to slot the whole thing and screw it out, the plastic part will still be in place for new screws and if you are using the pump submerged it won't be much of a problem.
You can try and get the extractor and left hand drill bit at Harbor Freight, not the greatest quality but I doubt you'll use it more than once and probably don't want to spend more than what a new pump would cost for a good set.700g Mini-Monster tankComment
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Harbor freight and quality shouldn't be used in the same sentence.
I've got the tools and the experience just bring it over you can stay and watch or if you dont have time just drop it off and I'll take care of it and you can pick it up.Comment
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where you stay at?Comment
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