p/s and alternator bracket bolts broke in head
05-28-2002, 09:38 PM
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p/s and alternator bracket bolts broke in head
ok...i was driving and th power steering went out and the car overheated so i stop and pop the hood...belt came off. then i noticed all the 3 bolts in the head (drivers side) broke off in the head itself. how the hell do i get these out?
05-28-2002, 09:54 PM
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if they broke off at the surface you could possibly, maybe, use a small rotery cutting bit to slot them and use a screw driver to turn them. Worked with a broken bolt in my bros starter. Longshot, though
05-28-2002, 10:30 PM
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thanks for the advice....ill try that...if it doesnt work i just picked up a screw extractor which i gotta drill into the stud and tap that thing in and put a nut sorta thing around it and hopefully it will come out.
05-29-2002, 04:56 PM
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there is a tool it is like a reverse drill bit that will grip it and turn it out. Just a thought.
05-30-2002, 12:49 AM
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Actually they do make left hand drill bits, and mechanics do use them for screw extracting.
But the best bet is to just drill it with about a 5/32" bit and use a #3 easyout to back it out.
~M~
But the best bet is to just drill it with about a 5/32" bit and use a #3 easyout to back it out.
~M~
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05-30-2002, 07:04 AM
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Originally posted by 32789RS
Your best bet would go to the hardware store and get an easy out,. Wich was refered to in the previous post as a reverse drill bit.
Your best bet would go to the hardware store and get an easy out,. Wich was refered to in the previous post as a reverse drill bit.
32789RS, what kind of HP you turning ? You running that on the street? 4.10 gears....what pistons you running if you dont mind me asking.....
How the heck do ya bust all 3 mounting bolts..
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