Irish Mini Owners Club

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

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

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.