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May 24, 2006 | 06:50 PM

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Broke a bolt, Need some help!!!!

Guys, my lil bro was trying to install some pullies on my GT and ended up breaking the crank pulley bolt off in the crank. It is in there pretty damn tight because he was trying to back it out when it snapped. Does anybody know someone or a shop that would be able to get it out for me, it is my daily driver and I hate putting miles on my SS. Thanks fellas.

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May 24, 2006 | 08:06 PM

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Probably going to have to drill and tap it out. Good luck....

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May 24, 2006 | 09:09 PM

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just go up to homedepot and get a tap set they are like $10 and you are going to need one later down the road anyway it's really easy to do

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May 24, 2006 | 09:10 PM

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if you want to go the shop route any local shop should have what they need to do the job

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May 24, 2006 | 09:19 PM

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what if the bolt was stuck before it broke, I mean stuck to the point where you couldnt barely budge it with a 2 foot breaker bar.

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Originally Posted by Sprayed1998

what if the bolt was stuck before it broke, I mean stuck to the point where you couldnt barely budge it with a 2 foot breaker bar.

its always possible to take a bolt out

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May 24, 2006 | 09:28 PM

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i might be able to get a guy for you, he drilled out a few bolts for me. once i get home on friday ill try to find his info if you still need it

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May 24, 2006 | 09:29 PM

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its always possible to take a bolt out

lol, yea I know, im just worried because this one is stuck in my crankshaft, any local guys know of any good shops for this job.

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