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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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Anybody here know how to remove a broken bolt.
I installed a shift linkage for my ride and the part of the linkage
that bolts on to the tranny broke.

So the bolt is broken in there and I can't get it out!!! ahhh

help!
any advice would help
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 03:18 PM
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Default Re: How to remove broken bolt?? (kitchale)

Drill a hole in the center of the bolt and use a "easy out" to back the screw out of the hole. They sell them at most hardware stores.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skunked &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Drill a hole in the center of the bolt and use a "easy out" to back the screw out of the hole. They sell them at most hardware stores.</TD></TR></TABLE>

exactly
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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Default Re: How to remove broken bolt?? (kitchale)

How big of a drill bit do i use?
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 11:14 AM
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Default Re: How to remove broken bolt?? (kitchale)

just use a bit thats not bigger than the bolt
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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Default Re: How to remove broken bolt?? (kitchale)

When you purchase the easy out it will tell you on the packaging what size drill bit to use.
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Old Jul 24, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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Default Re: How to remove broken bolt?? (skunked)

use this tool you can pick this up at any local sears they also have a bolt extractor for stripped bolts. Both are great investments to keep


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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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Default Re: How to remove broken bolt?? (b18bturbo)

aite cool, I'll try it out and keep u posted.
thanks guys
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