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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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ok so head bolt is broken off down into the block and was wondering if anyone had any idea how to get it out so i can put a new head bolt in and get this car up and running again. help would be greatly appreciated thanks!
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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buy an extractor set such as a craftsmen set, hanson or irwin...they have reverse drill bits and you use them to drill the bolt in the center...(which is the hard part) then you use the extractor and remove the broken bolt..be patient w/ this...dont rush it...and good luck

just to give you an idea...
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-18...ial-11119.aspx
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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thanks that helped alot ill let everyone know how it goes
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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25 views and this is the only person that knows that lol come on any other ideas incase id doesnt work
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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Take it to a shop? thats some major issue if you can't extract it out easily.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Just curious, how did it happen?
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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well was torquing the head down and slightly over torqued and cause they are stretch bolts i guess it was to much for the bolt
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