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iTrader: (1)

well i finally got my TA running after the head and cam swap and it was just my luck that when i was driving home to tampa i broke the bolt holding the rocker down. anyone know the best way to get the rest of the bolt out and what i need to do to get a new one in there?...retap the hole or anything?

JoeyGC5

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Get a small left handed flute, or reverse drill bit. About 3 or 4mm in size. Center punch the broken bolt and drill it carefully. Then use and easy out to remove the broken bolt. I did this exact process when I snapped a rocker bolt. The threads should be allright, unless they get damaged by the drill. Good luck

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thanks ill try that tomorrow and post the results

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well all was goin well until the bolt extractor decided to break in half, part way down the hole in the bolt. now i cant reach the broken extractor...what the hell do i do now?????

JoeyGC5

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You'll probably need to tack weld a nut to the broken stud, al long as it's not recessed. Otherwise a machine shop trip may be in order.

Droptopws6

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Just to satisify my curosity, how did the stud break to begin with? I read the post so i guess i understand. Why did it break would be a better question?