StreetStalkerZ

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I was doing the AIR block off plates today and as i was tightning down one of the AIR bolts (passenger side top bolt) down on the block off plate and i noticed it was getting too tight,so i started to back it back out and put a washer behind it and wound up snaping the top off the bolt with 3/4 of the bolt left in the flange.

I cant seem to get a angle to put anything in to back the bolt out. I have drilled a small hole in the bolt but like i said i cant get the tap in to pull it out. Is there anyway to get it out without removing the header? I have the bottom bolt in and RTV sealent on it without any exhaust leaks. It's just a sore eye!

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wizkid

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THis may or may not work. But I just saw this commercial where Sears has a back out bit. It backs out worn out screws. It *might* work on a bolt that small.

Good luck! Did you use a torque wrench? If not, then just snug it up. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0"> But I guess you know this now.

ERic <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">

jmX

Its painfully common that those bolts just get stuck halfway through tightening...I dunno what the deal is. I've broken 2 in my macs. Fortunatly I was able to get to them to remove them.

Sucks dont it. <img src="images/icons/frown.gif" border="0">

Palm Beach Z

I did the same thing on the drivers side. Luckily I was able to get a drill in to get it out. When putting the plates on I just used stainless 1/4-20 nuts and bolts. They work fine.
Sorry I couldn't be more help.
Good luck.

Rice Eater

I had the same thing happen to me as well and could never get it out. So I put some RTV on it and a band clamp around the lip and it so far has managed to not leak any and has been that way for quite a while. I dont have the pipes on there anymore either, just the block off plates so I dont know if that makes it easier to seal.

Charlie

Sears

StreetStalker, I just did the exact same thing. I had to pull the header off and get it drilled out.

Justin

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flyin red TA

I broke one and had to get creative with a dremel. I used a cutting disc to cut a slot through the top of what was left, so I could just get a flathead and unscrew it. I couldn't believe it actually worked.

Mike Hoffpauir

Well since you are running a block off plate why not just get the tube welded? Just leave a little airtube so you dont weld into the header. This way you also shouldnt have to pull the header.

See you the 8th?

StreetStalkerZ

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Thanks for the info guys. Everything is ok with the car just that i would like to see a bolt there instead of one bolt and RTV sealent on it lol.

Mike i'll be at Eunice on the 8th.