Hi guys,
Was removing the cylinder head on a m40 engine to replace the head gasket and i accidentally snapped a head bolt which is now stuck deep in the block. I am doing this at a lock up garage that has not got any means of electricity and im unable to drill the broken bolt out. Has anybody got any idea's what else i could do to try and remove the broken bolt? thanks in advance everyone.
broken head bolt in Engine block
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sweep
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Put another motor in would be the easyest way
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zaust
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Unless your very good with your tongue you will need to drill it.
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Brianmoooore
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Unless the break has burred the thread, the remains should be completely loose in the hole.
Try superglue on the end of a pencil that has an eraser on it, and if that doesn't work, try a special left handed drill bit in a cordless drill. As soon as it gets into the bolt it should spin it out.
Try superglue on the end of a pencil that has an eraser on it, and if that doesn't work, try a special left handed drill bit in a cordless drill. As soon as it gets into the bolt it should spin it out.
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scjimbo
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This is the same way I did it.