Righto, i've recently done a single turbo conversion on my FD and so i'm only using one of the oil returns on the block now (the front one).

I was planning on using a small plate to cover up the oil return which wasn't being used, but when I was putting it on and putting the bolts back in, I accidently sheared the bolt, and unfortunately the thread is too short to be removed with pliers and there isn't enough room to drill it out.

I'm temporarily using the plate, along with one bolt and some hi temp JB weld to cover up the hole which works fine, but its still leaking slightly.

Given that I won't be returning it to twin turbos and so don't need the oil feed, am I ok to get the hole welded up to seal it, as i'd imagine that will be a lot easier than trying to remove the bit of the bolt thats left in?

 

Have you tried an easy-out reverse thread screw? Welding should be an absolute last resort. I

 

I would say that if you do not have extractors or stuff like that then try to weld a ball onto the end of the threads and use a pair of pliers.

Another wat would be to use a dremel with a cutting disk to cut a groove on the center of the threads and use a flat tip screwdriver to back it out.

I would exhaust all other means before welding it shut.

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Good luck.