broken head off manifold bolt into head
09-03-2007, 01:15 PM
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broken head off manifold bolt into head I've got a 02 WS6. the problem I've got is the rear bolt in the manifold is snapped off up in the head w/ nothing sticking out. Is there any way to get this out w/o having to take the head off ? Would it be better to leave the manifold on and drill through it w/ some type of easy out , if ones even made where you'ld be able to even fit it in there. or take the manifold off for as much room as possible?
Anybody else ever had this problem??? If so please tell me its an easy fix.
Anybody else ever had this problem??? If so please tell me its an easy fix.
09-03-2007, 02:02 PM
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Belive it or not i assume this is pretty common since i have actually ran into this twice putting headers on. Let me guess its the rear bolt on the driver side? One i was able to get out with some of those grip lock sockets that actually cut into the bolt. The 8 mm one is the size u need but it didn't work on one I did because not enough of the bolt was broke off so it wouldn't grip the threads. If u have enough time on your hands you could actually get some JB weld and weld the socket to the bolt and let it sit for a good 5 hours and then twist it out but u will definatley need to take the manifold/header off to get it out. Big pain in the ***!
09-03-2007, 02:19 PM
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An easy out my way, I have never had that problem. I would use the JB weld idea b/c to me that seems like the best way that you'll have a chance on getting it out. Devin
