Re: [DML] Permanate addition to engine block; where to tap a new hole?

["Chris" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I had a broken off screw from the air intake manifold to the engine
> block. After some research I decided to use a screw extractor. I made
> sure to soak the bolt for the last week with liquid wrench. Now the
> screw isnt a problem, it is the new broken off extractor in it
> is!!!!!!! There is no way I can get that out, so where is another
> place I could tap a hole for another screw? The broken off one is on
> the right hand side closest to the rear fascia. I wish that I just
> tapped a smaller hole inside the old bolt intead of putting my faith
> in a $3 extractor which now will cost me a lot of $$$$$$ >:(

Been there done that, I had 1 of the 4 bolts in the Y coolant pipe break. I
tried welding a nut onto it which did not work for me, so I started to drill
it out then used a screw extractor / easy out. Bad move. In the end I used a
dremel with the attachment that looks like a rubber (eraser). It took
several but in then end I managed to gind it all out then re taped the hole
and when i put it all back together I used a longer bolt.

Good luck

Chris S





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