Many thanks to every one both on, and off list that replied to my post! The most unanimous solution that everyone agreed upon was the Dremel method, and it was quite a success! Basicly, I took the Dremel, and the flex attachment, and used a tungsten-carbide engraving bit. It has a series of fine teeth, and had a round point, where everything swirls together, rather than the traditional 2-blade drill bit. I used on of the 35,000 RPM Dremels, with the flexable attachment (a glorified speedometer cable), and hung it from the engine cover. I generally keept the speed at level 7 on the drill, and consistantly dipped it into some waste coolant I had left over, to cool, and lubricate the bit. What's nice about using an engraving bit, rather than a drill bit, is that you can move around, and cut away what ever portions you see fit. Being able to cut/grind with the side of the bit makes things go allot faster. So, you can either grind the extrator out. Or, you can dig it out, by cutting the bolt that holds it in place. This is even faster, because you can cut away most of the bolt, and can then knock the broken bit out with an awl, and a mallet. Now, while removal of the extrator bit was a success, the removal of the bolt wasn't, per se. I tried a larger extrator bit, and it broke off in the bolt too. I tried using a less agressive extrator, and it wouldn't even grip. So to get the bolt out, I had to drill it out, and retap the threads. Note: If you go this route, make certain that you use a set of Metric Taps. When I next get the chance to work on my car again, I'm going to pressure test the system, and will take everything from there. Thanks again, everyone! -Robert vin 6585 "X" To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/