JPaganel Posted October 18, 2002 Report Posted October 18, 2002 I was taking out the coolant tube that runs from the water pump housing across the front of the engine and I broke one of the bolts that holds it down... Any ideas? I've never tried to take a broken steel bolt out of aluminum before... Quote
GnatGoSplat Posted October 18, 2002 Report Posted October 18, 2002 Hmmm, those are really small bolts, you might have a helluva time getting those out. I could only recommend carefully drilling a hole down it's center. A hole just big enough for an "Easy Out" to fit (aKa "screw extractor"). Then try to get it out with the Easy Out. Quote
Brian P Posted October 18, 2002 Report Posted October 18, 2002 I broke one of those bolts too....used a butt load of RTV and that one remaining bolt, it has held for months, until I finally get the time to do it right! Quote
chronic139 Posted October 22, 2002 Report Posted October 22, 2002 use a mig welder and just weld some metal on the end. It will stick to the steel bolt but not to the aluminum. I had to do this when I broke the bolt that holds in the drivebelt tensioner on a 3.4. worked liked a charm. and I did teh timing belt while i was at it. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.