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adamt
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Snapped bolt please help.

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The other day I was bolting back on my top engine tie bar into the block & my worst nightmare happened as I was tightening the bolt it sheered off in the engine block. & things have now just got worse as I’ve tried 3 different types for bolt extractors & none of them moved the bolt, with the last one snapping off in the hole I drilled in the centre of the bolt. So I’m quickly running out of ideas on what to do next. I’d be worried if I try drill the whole bolt out & tap it again that the block is going to get destroyed before the bolt will. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?? Cheers


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Well finally I’ve had some joy with this I found this item in mini spares so I thought I show it in case anyone else is in the same boat. Thanks anyway.

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=32758
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What Minis have you?: Mk1 Austin Mini,Mk3 Layland Mini,72Van,81 Clubman Estate, 87 Race carand a 2000 Rover Cooper.
Modifications: Mk1: 998 with flat top slipper pistons, 286 cam, 12G940 head 11:1 compression twin inch and a half SU's 5 speed gearbox. Mk3 998 automatic no mods, 72Van is a pile of rust, , Racer is being built but has the works and the 2000 rover cooper needs an engine again :(
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Post by Merlin »

uhhh hate that all i can say dood is to,
center punch the centre of the bolt. then start with a small drill bit like a 2.5mm and work your way up till you have removed the hole ting then tap it out.
i think there 7/16 unf
so dont drill biger that 5/16 but check the bolt befour you drill.
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