Overtightened a bolt for the vtec solenoid, now the bolt is broken off in the head. Anyone want to come get it out for 10 bucks? or anyone have advice to get it out?
Removing broken bolt
Overtightened a bolt for the vtec solenoid, now the bolt is broken off in the head. Anyone want to come get it out for 10 bucks? or anyone have advice to get it out?
wish i could help. ive done similar things with valve cover bolts a few times.
i ended up taking it to a shop and they tapped it out. just sucks paying shop labor.
Originally Posted by ksniperfox
yea i really dont wana have to tow my car to take out one bolt
theres a tool you can go buy at an auto store...not to sure wat's call but its a reverse drill...im sure its cheaper then having it done at the shop...you can just go the an auto part store and tell them and im sure they can lead you the way...sorry wasnt much help...
kool i will go check it out.. reps to all help
reverse drill bits or drill extractors.. they're awesome.
thats what u need. they are like 5 bux 10 tops at most hardware stores and auto parts stores .this is just a waste of time. a $5 isnt worth the tow nor the hassle of getting 1 of the techs to do it.it would helpthe truck will kill both of yall.
LOL true. wait till i go ninja
^^ yea
Also just go buy a Tap and Dy (spelling) kit....
Solves thread or broken bolt problems!!
you can get a easy-out and it should come out no problem..
show some pics
^^x2
would help
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this is what u do. take it down 85 south, get roasted by me AGAIN, then jump out the car. LOL :idb:
why dont you just get us a pic
my bad, i havent been on ia. i'll try n get pics up tomrow. im thinkin about jus tapping it for a bigger screw?
heli-coil it and use the same size bolt, NaPa sells the kit
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use a bolt extractor, or some refer as reverse bolt.
drill a small hole in the broken bolt, and then insert the bolt extractor in and slowly twist counter clockwise. You must be very precise,and try not to worsen the situation.
I won't advertise because I'm not paying to
bump. i tapped the hole just a tiny bit, and i may have messed up the original thread so i stopped. anybody know of a good place to get this fixed correctly. and how much i should be looking to spend? thanks
take it to the dealership and talk to one of the techs. for some extra cash one may fix it after hours if its an easy fix. Or just drill it out.
tap and die set costs like 50 bucks for something good.
i got a tap and die set u can use. hit me up tomorrow ill be up there to roll out
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