So, I overtightened and broke a bolt for my one of the camshaft caps. How do I get it out? Its and 2000 ls head.

 

Any sugestions?

 

bummer.. you try ez-outing it??

 

I cnt get a grip on it. It is down in its cavity thread.

 

buy a screw extractor kit

 

How much is it and where can I find it? Could I take it to a machine shop?

 

Any info?

 

you could take it to a machine shop. screw extractor kits are at lowes, home depot, any hadware store really

 

Ok thanks

 

magnatize a screw driver and pull it out, or just get a magnetized pole/scope

 

I just went through this about a month ago. I was doing a camshaft swap and one of the bolts snapped during removal. That thing was a bitch. For a bolt that was only supposed to be torqued down to 7.2 pounds, it was like that thing was welded in there. I tried several extractors with no luck. Ultimately, I had to completely completely drill it out and re-tap for a 1/4 inch bolt.

I detailed the experience on TI... LINKY

 

i bet that was fun

 

It was a freaking nightmare. But, now that it's back together and running great, I can laugh about it.

 

u can drill it then get a helicoil and re thred it to the size of the bolt, happened to me with my gsr, the head stub stipped it so i used the heilcoli and she works perfectly

 

Well guys, I got it out fairly easily, I was able to use a small screwdriver and spin that bolt until it came all the way out. Wot a relief.

 

Good news. I wish mine had been that easy... It should've been - those bolts aren't supposed to be torqued down that tight.

 

Glad it worked out easy for the OP

So what do you do if you cant get a spark plug to turn at all while its in the head on the car?