Date:         Sun, 5 Oct 2008 10:02:56 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Broken Bolt on Fuel Rail-Help
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OK...Thanks for the advice.  At this point, I drilled into the broken bolt
and inserted a screw-out from Napa.  Tapped it in and used a vise grip to
back it out...then the screw-out broke in the hole!!!!!!.  Am now trying to
drill out the screw out. *&^#$@

On Sun, Oct 5, 2008 at 9:16 AM, Craig Morton <rangermorton1972@yahoo.com>wrote:

> Hey Michael;
>
> I hope you are doing better and are laying off the foods that caused you
> grief recently.
>
> I have a bit (pun intended) of experience with removing broken bolts. I can
> think of several techniques that have worked. Perhaps you can find something
> that will help among them. 1. You could use a left-hand drill. These drills
> are turned in the opposite to normal direction and this is the direction
> that might unscrew the broken bolt. These are available if you seek them
> from the right sources. 2. Drill with a normal drill. You do want a high
> quality drill. It sounds like you may have bought cheap ones. HSS is minimum
> in quality. It should also be sharp and you should begin the hole by center
> punching so the hole is dead-center of the broken bolt. This important or
> the ease-out/screw extractor will be fighting leverage. Too, it helps if you
> take steps to insure the bolt is loose in its threads. This can be aided by
> the use of a chemical such as penetrating oil or by heating or both.
>
> I hope this helps and you experience success.
>
> Craig
>
>
> *Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>* wrote:
>
> OK...Switched out new fuel hoses and FI seals in the engine compartment
> yesterday. All went well until reinstalling left side fuel rail. I
> over-torqued and sheared off the bolt. Went out and bought a new drill at
> Sears and a few bits and a flexible/bendable extension at Northern Tool and
> Harbour Freight. Can't seem to drill into the sheared bolt too well in
> order to get the Screw-out in. Will be heading to Lowes when they open and
> try to get a better bit. Any other suggestions?
>
> --
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>
>
>


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Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'