ok im guess the person who owned the car before me was a complete idiot and didnt do things correctly but apparently there was only one bolt hold the cam-side motor mount bracket and it snapped on me the other day... how would i go about getting this out?? the broken one is where the red circle is.. if ya dont know which bolt exactly its the one under the cam gear! so any suggestions on how to remove it? easiest way possible? thanks guys

 

cmon guys!! really needa get mah baby back on the road!

 

how far in is it? or is some sticking out or is it flush?

 

its a little in.. almost flush

 

any help guys????
any more info needed?

 

You're going to have to try to extract it using an extraction tool, pretty sure Craftsman makes one.

Worst case scenario is drilling and re-tapping the hole, which will be a total PITA.

 

well as far as accessing the exraction tool how would i do that?

 

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It's called an "easy-out", Google it. Craftsman and Snap-on make extraction sets that would do the job,

Basically, you punch a tool into the broken bolt that is reverse threaded to the bolt, then just twist it out.

Of course, this is usually a complicated process involving many four-letter words, but that's the basic idea.

You could always take it to a machine shop and they could probably do it in a few minutes.

 

[QUOTE=wiZCo]

It's called an "easy-out", Google it. Craftsman and Snap-on make extraction sets that would do the job,

Basically, you punch a tool into the broken bolt that is reverse threaded to the bolt, then just twist it out.

Of course, this is usually a complicated process involving many four-letter words, but that's the basic idea.

You could always take it to a machine shop and they could probably do it in a few minutes.[/QUOTE]

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You could always take it to a machine shop and they could probably do it in a few minutes.[/QUOTE]

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You need a bolt extractor set and a drill. This is one sold at AutoZone http://www.autozone.com/R,1281...l.htm

Good luck

 

Here at the shop we try reverse drill bits first. Find a GOOD set and if you can reach it straight on with the bit on your drill, start with a small bit or center-punch and try to get the dead center of the broken bolt. Then use a bit slightly smaller than the bolt itself, and start drilling as strait as possible. As the bit drills in further it "should" start to turn the bolt outward... If this doesnt work, you will have to resort to and easy-out, or drilling, and retapping the hole... Good luck man. I really feel for ya. Been down that road more than once...

 

X2 what he said ^^^

 

thanks guys its just that the drill bit isnt long enough 2 reach the bolt dead straight on! so i dunnno what to do bout getting enough room to get it straight on!

 

you can buy extended lenth drill bits, start by punching the center and a small bit, then work up to the largest size "easy out" you can fit in there. They break easily, so twist on it slowly. If you break the easy out you'r in big trouble.
I also think the same guy who coined the phrase "easy out" must have worked for Microsoft and also coined the phrase "please wait a moment"
Both are darn right LIES.
Don't forget mucho penatrating fluid and allow it to soak in for a few days first.
.

 

if the bolt is not flush grind it down flush so you can use a punch to make a mark to drill. start with a small drill and work your way up to the bigger drills after. it may take some time but easier this way.
also drench the bolt with penetrating oil.

it does not look as bad as some members say.
i have removed many really rusted bolts this way

 

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It seems like everytime I work on my car im on that road. Easy out for sure