Broken valve cover bolt
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Broken valve cover bolt
I was installing an intake on my friends gs350, and the mounting bracket goes on the valve cover bolt. While putting the bolt back on, I over tightened it and it snapped off
How can i remove the remaining part of the bolt? It is too low to grab with a vise grip.
The hole goes through if that makes any difference.
Thanks in advance for your help!
How can i remove the remaining part of the bolt? It is too low to grab with a vise grip.
The hole goes through if that makes any difference.
Thanks in advance for your help!
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You need to get a bolt extractor bit. You attach it to your drill, set it in reverse & drill a small tap hole. You then flip the bit & extract it with the tool. Cost around $15-$20 at a hardware store.
I once stripped the head of an allen on my steering wheel/quick release setup & this is what I used to remove the stripped bolt head. Same principle for broken off head, as long as there is surface to work on.
I once stripped the head of an allen on my steering wheel/quick release setup & this is what I used to remove the stripped bolt head. Same principle for broken off head, as long as there is surface to work on.
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Removing the valve cover on this car would be a lot of work. There is so much stuff on top of it, i wouldnt know where to begin haha.
Thanks for the help. Looks like i'll have to use an easy out. I was really trying to avoid it though
Thanks for the help. Looks like i'll have to use an easy out. I was really trying to avoid it though
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do yourself a favor and dont buy the black and decker bolt extractors. i broke three in a row while using them properly and trying to extract a fairly non rusted bolt. i went and bought a good set and it worked like a charm.
good luck.
good luck.
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