Re: [doc] Broken bolt and spinning bolt on the big internal waterpipe!

[DMCVIN6683 <dmcvin6683@xxxxxxxxx>]

I was there. 2 came out and two broke. I used a drill and drilled a 
small hole in the center of them and then used an easy out. They came 
out easy.

I wish you as much luck as i had removing them.

Mark V


On May 23, 2005, at 10:00 AM, Stian Birkeland wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> Just a quick update on my current engine restoration.
>
> I finally managed to get off the air intake manifold thanks to the
> overwhelming friendly suggestions here on the list. Once again,
> thanks everyone. Quality tools was the key here.
>
> Yes, my assumption was correct - there was anti-freeze leak in
> the "valley of death", small water pipe VERY RUSTY (check yours!!!)
> Apart from that, and the expected aluminium corrosion, everything
> looked fine, and no signs of coolant eating through the aluminium
> casting.
>
> Then lightning struck...
>
> I tried to remove the 4 bolts on the internal waterpipe (the big one
> in the "valley of death".
>
> 2 bolts got out ok, but the 3rd one broke, and the 4th is just
> spinning round (like a record ;))
>
> Of course the damn bolts seems to fasten to the block itself...aargh!
> What do I do now?
>
> Oh, and another thing to mention.
>
> When I cleaned out the valley of death with a vacuum cleaner and
> rags, I noticed that lots of what I thought was sand, indeed was
> aluminium particles/powder. Maybe the aluminium corrosion itself can
> cause engine fires - by means of temperature and aluminium dust...
> Better clean up your engine before its too late.
>
> Just a thought...
>
> Anyway - I need good advice now on how to get the bolts out.
> Has anyone "been there, done that"???
>
> Best wishes
> Stian Birkeland
> Norway
>
> VIN # 06759
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