

| Subject: | Re: Exhaust port bolt size needed |
| From: | Dennis Haynes |
| Date: | Sat, 30 Apr 2005 22:12:52 -0400 |
This is not a job for the faint of heart or in-experienced. The only thing worse than breaking off a bit is breaking an "Easy-Out" or tap. You can try carbide bits, but I think you will need a die grinder and some carbide bits to cut the remains out. You don't use taps to remove a bolt and the drill size is critical before using a tap. A 6mm bolt will not hold the exhaust properly. I suggest finding some one to get this bolt out or plan to remove the head. It can get ugly. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dan Krautkremer Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 9:45 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Exhaust port bolt size needed Thanx for all the replies. Ya'll been a great help. I have two more questions: While drilling out one bolt, I broke a drill bit. Is there a type of drill bit that will drill thru the broken bit? If not, what is the easiest way to get it out? I drilled out the other bolt. I used up to a 3/16, and i figured that would try to use a tap to remove the bolt. I started with a 6mm, I was going to work my way up to a 8mm. My question is why can't just leave the 6mm hole alone and use a 6mm bolt. Any suggestions... Danno Delaware Water Gap, PA 89' Jetta 86' Vanagon 79' Rocco' __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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