apreludem

i broke a bolt in half..so now there is a piece stuck ...anyone know an easy way of getting it out...hell..anyone know a way of getting it out?

Roy James

Well, you have some options. You can go to sears and get a "bolt extraction kit" or you just may need the one bit. What that does is you drill a hole through the bolt, and then you insert the bit (looks about like a drill bit that continuously gets larger, and drill that puppy out. If that doesnt work, i would say drill the whole bolt out, and re tap it with a "tap and dye" set/bit. What that does is when you drill the bolt out, you have a hole, then you insert the tap and it makes new threads for you. Good luck man!

Also try some vise grips, hell may work, and some rust cutter spray.

Exactly what bolt did you get get suck and break?

apreludem

the one that connects the neck to the radiator hose...there was a leak there and i was trying to get to it...i unbolted one side..while going the other one it snapped...

apreludem

damn thing is hard to drill too....crap...worst problem so far

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

If you can't penetrate the bolt, it may be the drill bit. You may need a "harder" bit. Just take your time and keep the drill on low rpm's. When using the "EZ" out turn it slowly so it can get a good bite on the bolt.

DaleClark

iTrader: (55)

It is VERY common for those bolts to break. That's why it's always a good idea to use anti-sieze on the bolts when you install them - saves from this problem happening down the road. It's common for these bolts to get loaded up with water and antifreeze from filling the water up, so they get nice and rusty.

Anyhow, you have to drill it out and extract the broken bolt with an EZ-out or the like. Start with a small drill bit, and slowly work your way up.

It will be slow, time consuming work, but just be patient.

Dale

apreludem

thanks a lot guys....back to work it is then...damn those bolts...damn them to hell

dr0x

Thats why working with old cars sucks. Bolts are usually rusted to hell and back.. when you touch them they break

apreludem

man this sucks...damn drills seem not to drill into it anymore...it drilled about half way through the bolt..and wont drill any further

apreludem

UPDATE: i have managed to break three drill bits and still the bolt is stuck there..now there is a hole in the middel of the bolt but it would help if the ****** would come out...i need a "pull screw out" drill bit..man..this is starting to give me a damn headache