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Old 05-24-2006, 06:50 PM
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Guys, my lil bro was trying to install some pullies on my GT and ended up breaking the crank pulley bolt off in the crank. It is in there pretty damn tight because he was trying to back it out when it snapped. Does anybody know someone or a shop that would be able to get it out for me, it is my daily driver and I hate putting miles on my SS. Thanks fellas.
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Probably going to have to drill and tap it out. Good luck....
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just go up to homedepot and get a tap set they are like $10 and you are going to need one later down the road anyway it's really easy to do

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if you want to go the shop route any local shop should have what they need to do the job

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what if the bolt was stuck before it broke, I mean stuck to the point where you couldnt barely budge it with a 2 foot breaker bar.
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Originally Posted by Sprayed1998
what if the bolt was stuck before it broke, I mean stuck to the point where you couldnt barely budge it with a 2 foot breaker bar.
its always possible to take a bolt out
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i might be able to get a guy for you, he drilled out a few bolts for me. once i get home on friday ill try to find his info if you still need it
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Originally Posted by 5w20
its always possible to take a bolt out
lol, yea I know, im just worried because this one is stuck in my crankshaft, any local guys know of any good shops for this job.




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