JohnD1956 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Okay, I've had enough of these cars that I should know by now, but does anyone have any ideas on how to get those smaller bolts out after they snap off? I tried drilling them and using an easy out, but the easy out snapped off inside one of them. I then had to use a carbide tipped bit and a rotary drill to get the easy out, out, and then I drilled clear through both. I soaked in pb blaster for two days but still no luck. I'm just about ready to drill these as big as the openings on the pump and then put a longer bolt and nut on em. Luckilly they are both on the top side and I could actually do that. But I'm looking for other ideas so as to keep it stock in appearance.All ideas are appreciated.Thank youJohn D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 If you drill it all the way out, you can install a "heli-coil".They are available at most good hardware or auto stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COMPACTBC Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 When you put new bolts in I would use stainless steel bolts and lots of anti-sieze on the bolts and threads. That way you won't have this problem again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 14, 2004 Author Share Posted July 14, 2004 Thanks for the replies. I am thinking heli coils are the correct answer. Just investigated that today. They look rather simple, as long as you get the hole straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 The heli-coils are in. It went pretty well, after mounting the old pump so I could use it as a guide, the 17/64 drill bit was so long I had the back of the drill against the condensor core. But after drilling, I even put the tap through the pump into the tabs on the timing chain cover, then the coils went right in. Tomorrow I hope to put it all back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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