Broken Bolt

mrnickleye · 10-26-2006, 11:27 PM

If the bolt broke when tightening it, and NOT when removing it....then you can use a small drill bit and an 'easy out' to remove the piece.

They aren't cheap, but I've had good success using 'left hand' drill bits, because the piece will often unscrew as you start to drill.

10-26-2006, 11:27 PM	#2
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	easy job If the bolt broke when tightening it, and NOT when removing it....then you can use a small drill bit and an 'easy out' to remove the piece. They aren't cheap, but I've had good success using 'left hand' drill bits, because the piece will often unscrew as you start to drill. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.