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Broke the fuel rail bolt, stuck inside manifold HELP!

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Old 02-13-2011, 07:23 PM
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i thought i had the air gun on the right position, well i didnt and i broke the bolt holding the fuel rails on. it broke off right on the part on the intake and i cant get the rest of the bolt out what do i do
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First off... NEVER use an air tool for a bolt threading into a plastic intake.. 1/4" ratchet by hand and that's it (besides a tq wrench.)

Secondly, find a left handed drill bit. This is not a good spot to be in. Not good.
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i just need to figure out how to get the threaded insert out, i already have a new one
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Dremmel a slot and use a screwdriver.
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your better off than i was, i borke the number 10 intake manifold bolt into the head but we got it out. good luck!



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