

| Subject: | Re: Alternator bracket bolts sheared off in the block! Help?? |
| From: | Mike Collum |
| Date: | Fri, 9 Apr 2004 19:13:47 -0400 |
> Anyone know how these bolts could be removed from the block....I remember > some tool my dad use to use for this sort of thing by drilling in the > center of the broken bolt and screwing into it at "tap type" device that > you turn counter clockwise..... I've never had to deal with broken alternator mounting bolts but here are some considerations: The tools you're talking about are called "Easy Outs". I wouldn't attempt to drill into a bolt that's in an aluminum block without using a drill guide ... even a homemade one using hard metal so the drill bit won't wander. I'd start with a small hole (pilot hole) and enlarge it. If the bolts are slightly proud of the surface, I'd try grinding them flat to reduce wander. I'm not a mechanic .... but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. ; ) Mike
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