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Date:         Tue, 13 Nov 2001 16:55:53 -0800
Reply-To:     George Wietor <wietorg@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         George Wietor <wietorg@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Uh-Oh Spaghettio: Broken Exaust Bolt Stuck in Block!!!
Comments: To: Mike Williams <westyvanagon@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20011114002907.95475.qmail@web20302.mail.yahoo.com>
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Mike: This is a fairly common occurance in my
driveway.
I had to remove the header, soak with PB blaster, tap
and apply vice grips. Some shops will weld a piece of
square stock to the stub for more grip. I am chicken.
I have usually found I was unable to get a grip,
literally and figuratively.
My plan B is to carefully file the stub flat, center
punch a little divot and break out the right angle
drill. Use lots of oil and start with a brand-new
small bit. Increase drill sizes until you are ready to
tap new threads.
Drill out too big? Plan C is a Heli-coil or one of the
other patented threaded inserts.
The front side headers are easier to get at (from
underneath- use Rhino ramps and wheel chocks-work
safe)than the rear ones, which require the right angle
drill
and such. Either way, you will get metal chips and oil
in your face.
My preference is to replace the feeble bolts with
proper studs, washers and nuts, which can be gently
ground off if they rust up. Use anti-seize. Real
mechanics and other listees may have other, more
elegant suggestions
Good luck, amigo. George


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