Valve Cover Bolt:
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: WNY
Valve Cover Bolt:
Ooops.. I had a cheap Mr. Gasket dress up valve cover bolt snap flush with the head from tightening by hand even. Im... a little less than impressed with these things at this point now. lol.
Whats the easiest way to back this thing out? Hoping I dont have to go get a tap&die set..
Whats the easiest way to back this thing out? Hoping I dont have to go get a tap&die set..
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Orange Park Florida
If it is broken flush with the head, you are going to have to drill it, and use an "easy out" tool to remove it. May have to retap the threads if your drilling messes it up. Good luck.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Cameron Park CA
Try using something with a sharp tip like an ice pick. With the valve cover and gasket removed, see if you can get the point of the tool to catch on an uneven part of the broken bolt. Push in a counter-clockwise direction so the bolt screws out. I have done it this way successfully when the bolt isn't stuck in the hole.
Pete
Pete
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Try using something with a sharp tip like an ice pick. With the valve cover and gasket removed, see if you can get the point of the tool to catch on an uneven part of the broken bolt. Push in a counter-clockwise direction so the bolt screws out. I have done it this way successfully when the bolt isn't stuck in the hole.
Pete
Pete
It takes a little finesse but you can use a small hammer and tap the ice pick also. I have screwed out many bolts this way.
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