Broken head bolt
10-05-2008, 03:05 PM
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Broken head bolt well while doing a head swap, one of the head bolts broke inside of the block
. Are there any easy ways to remove this or a simple fix to this problem? I know probably not but im looking for something that can make me feel a little better about this situation........
. Are there any easy ways to remove this or a simple fix to this problem? I know probably not but im looking for something that can make me feel a little better about this situation........ 
10-05-2008, 06:22 PM
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Were you installing or removing? You need to make a guide to ensure you drill in the center if you drill. Also, can you rotate the broken piece at all with a screwdriver or something? Sometimes even though the bolt broke, they are easy to back out.
10-05-2008, 10:16 PM
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I was pulling the head off when it broke, i have the head off now but haven't tried backing the bolt out yet. Thanks for all the advise i will see what i can get accomplished tomorrow!
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Take some vise grips and clamp down and back the bolt out
If the bolt is broke off down in the block .....
Get or borrow a mag drill it will make life way better. I wouldn't fool with an easy out. Like said about it's a huge PITA to get one of those out if you break it. Just as bad as getting a broken tap out. Find the right size tap and drill size, check the length and mark the bit like a depth gauge. Use some cutting oil or some lube to make the alum not gum the bit up.
If the bolt is broke off down in the block .....
Get or borrow a mag drill it will make life way better. I wouldn't fool with an easy out. Like said about it's a huge PITA to get one of those out if you break it. Just as bad as getting a broken tap out. Find the right size tap and drill size, check the length and mark the bit like a depth gauge. Use some cutting oil or some lube to make the alum not gum the bit up.
