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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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As i was tightening my valve cover one of my bolts snapped, how can i remove the broken part thats still in
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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reverse drill bits
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Very carefully with a tap set. Ive had to do it twice. first time I was successful, second time not so much ended up ruining the threads for it
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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were can i find a reverse drill bit
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Before that, if possible, it's time for the WD-40 and vise grips. If there's even just a little piece sticking out you should be able to grab it and carefully remove it. Just soak it good and wait first. Worked for me once.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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well i got my MAC set from the tool truck...but i would check for a Habour frieght or some industrial tool store
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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no you don't need the tap set...just unscrew the borken bolt out of the head. simple as that...just go to a junk yard and pull another valve cover bolt out of another civic. just use a wrench to get that broken piece out...gl
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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reverse drill bits. if there is still a bit sticking up maybe try using a screwdriver and a hammer and tap it out. worked for me a couple of times on other bolts
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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take the valve cover off and use a deep socket to remove the broken bolt. i cant remember it is 10mm or 12mm
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crazyguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">take the valve cover off and use a deep socket to remove the broken bolt. i cant remember it is 10mm or 12mm</TD></TR></TABLE>

i think he has a single cam and if he does its a whole bolt that threads into the cam cap
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