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Buelltroll
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 02:59 pm: | 
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Been there
Done that
(actually my header stud is still broken but covered under warranty)
Since you've already marred the head
Do what I did
Weld an allen wrench to it.
(Message edited by buelltroll on December 30, 2008) |
Skinstains
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 03:13 pm: |
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If indeed the hole you drilled is centered in the bolt. Just keep enlarging the hole untill there is almost no bolt left. Then the remnants will come out easy with a pick, tap, or thread chaser. |
H2owerker
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 07:08 pm: |
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Have you tried hitting it w/ a hammer and punch? Often this can 'bust' the bond between the 2 surfaces and is why I love the impact drivers I have. Unlike a pneumatic impact which only delivers rotational force a manual one also directs energy straight into the fastener.
If you've already got a 1/4" hole drilled through the bolt you'll need a 3/8" punch and a 8-10oz hammer. Really unload a couple good hits. (The hole you've drilled will allow any distortion caused by the impact to collapse inward and not 'wedge' the bolt in tighter) Now try your 'Power Extractor' again. Repeat a couple times if necessary.
Since you'll be swinging at the head, and could cause major damage if you miss. You may be a bit nervous. That's OK. If you doubt your ability to hit the head of the punch get someone who's accustomed to swinging a hammer (carpenter, auto mechanic, mason) to do it for you. Beer can persuade many tradesman, so if they're not a close friend don't be afraid to try this form of payment
Good luck, and don't get discouraged! Many projects don't go as smoothly as anticipated. But the results are just as rewarding if not more so. When you're done w/ this you'll have a new skill that may come in handy again. If you take it to a 'Pro' you'll have less money and be less inclined to tackle other projects... |
Moosestang
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 08:05 pm: |
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Be sure to use some anti-seize on the new bolts! I changed my front isolator, but luckily the bolts came right out. They did not appear to have any sort of loctite or antiseize on them from the factory, so i just put anti-seize on them and torqued to spec. |
Ourdee
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 09:22 pm: |
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If you buger it up to bad there is always the helicoil. I think that is what they call the thread inserts. So don't get mad and beat the cr@p outa it. There is always the next step cause someone has been there before you. |
Skinstains
| | Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 10:12 am: |
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Here is THE secret to hammering...Don't look at the end of the punch that the hammer contacts. Look at the end of the punch that meets the work in question. It may sound strange but if you do you will NEVER miss the punch. Your brain/body does all the math and calculating for you, even if you change the angle of the punch after each hit. Trust me. |
Skinstains
| | Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 10:12 am: |
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Keep us informed too. |
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