*&^%^Dammit....broke a bolt off
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*&^%^Dammit....broke a bolt off
Alright........where can I get somebody to drill out an 8mm stud. I snapped the sprocket cover bolt off and it's flush. Unfortunately, it also has some medium locktite on it so it's gonna suck. I'm so pissed. 
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Re: *&^%^Dammit....broke a bolt off
Honestly getting that bolt out will be one of the hardest things you have ever done. The case is aluminum and that bolt is at least steel, I would either take it to a shop so you dont pull all your hair out or plan on taking some serious time to get it out carefully.
Start by getting a good sharp center punch and making an indentation in the very center of the bolt.
Next get a TINY little drill bit, VERY VERY small and drill a hole down the center of the bolt, at least a 1/2" deep, MAKE SURE you stay centered so with the larger size drill bits in the future you dont end up cutting out the side of the bolt.
keep stepping up the drill bit size until you can get a substantial sized "easy out" into the bolt, remember the more you drill out, the better as long as you dont cut through the bolt side.
BUY A GOOD EASY OUT, Snap-on or Mac or something.
insert the easy out and start turning and pray it comes out with that lock tite on there.
Worst comes to worse, you have to drill the bolt all the way out and retap the threads to a larger size.
Good luck
Start by getting a good sharp center punch and making an indentation in the very center of the bolt.
Next get a TINY little drill bit, VERY VERY small and drill a hole down the center of the bolt, at least a 1/2" deep, MAKE SURE you stay centered so with the larger size drill bits in the future you dont end up cutting out the side of the bolt.
keep stepping up the drill bit size until you can get a substantial sized "easy out" into the bolt, remember the more you drill out, the better as long as you dont cut through the bolt side.
BUY A GOOD EASY OUT, Snap-on or Mac or something.
insert the easy out and start turning and pray it comes out with that lock tite on there.
Worst comes to worse, you have to drill the bolt all the way out and retap the threads to a larger size.
Good luck
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Re: *&^%^Dammit....broke a bolt off
Originally Posted by VR-4ever
bleh....
you don't want to know how many bolts I have broken off the car during tear-down.
I have the tools to get it out... is your bike rideable?
you don't want to know how many bolts I have broken off the car during tear-down.
I have the tools to get it out... is your bike rideable?
Rideable, but the weather is too friggin cold. Gonna check Sears or somewhere for an eazy-out. Does Sears sell Snap-on????
mnchv: I know I don't want to screw up the aluminum.....damn.
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You have to get snap-on from the truck or web as far as I know. Sears sells craftsman and MAY have a good easy out, never used em.
I would call grainger or something, or if you can hunt down a truck.
I would call grainger or something, or if you can hunt down a truck.
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Re: *&^%^Dammit....broke a bolt off
I know Sears is mostly Craftsman (hence the big ass toolbox in my garage), but sometimes they sell off-brands. I'll try there eazy out first......
I've ordered from grainger before. Thanks for the help.......where's my dremel???
I've ordered from grainger before. Thanks for the help.......where's my dremel???
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Re: *&^%^Dammit....broke a bolt off
Originally Posted by mnchvgs79
Honestly getting that bolt out will be one of the hardest things you have ever done. The case is aluminum and that bolt is at least steel, I would either take it to a shop so you dont pull all your hair out or plan on taking some serious time to get it out carefully.
Start by getting a good sharp center punch and making an indentation in the very center of the bolt.
Next get a TINY little drill bit, VERY VERY small and drill a hole down the center of the bolt, at least a 1/2" deep, MAKE SURE you stay centered so with the larger size drill bits in the future you dont end up cutting out the side of the bolt.
keep stepping up the drill bit size until you can get a substantial sized "easy out" into the bolt, remember the more you drill out, the better as long as you dont cut through the bolt side.
BUY A GOOD EASY OUT, Snap-on or Mac or something.
insert the easy out and start turning and pray it comes out with that lock tite on there.
Worst comes to worse, you have to drill the bolt all the way out and retap the threads to a larger size.
Good luck
Start by getting a good sharp center punch and making an indentation in the very center of the bolt.
Next get a TINY little drill bit, VERY VERY small and drill a hole down the center of the bolt, at least a 1/2" deep, MAKE SURE you stay centered so with the larger size drill bits in the future you dont end up cutting out the side of the bolt.
keep stepping up the drill bit size until you can get a substantial sized "easy out" into the bolt, remember the more you drill out, the better as long as you dont cut through the bolt side.
BUY A GOOD EASY OUT, Snap-on or Mac or something.
insert the easy out and start turning and pray it comes out with that lock tite on there.
Worst comes to worse, you have to drill the bolt all the way out and retap the threads to a larger size.
Good luck
+1 Good advice. Make extra sure you drill the hole straight.
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Re: *&^%^Dammit....broke a bolt off
Originally Posted by DoingOK
Rideable, but the weather is too friggin cold. Gonna check Sears or somewhere for an eazy-out. Does Sears sell Snap-on????
mnchv: I know I don't want to screw up the aluminum.....damn.
mnchv: I know I don't want to screw up the aluminum.....damn.
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Re: *&^%^Dammit....broke a bolt off
Originally Posted by R6Buttercup
With all the tools & toys u have, u dont have that!! Any autopart store has them, um yea I did the same thing. It's a PAIN in the ass but u can do it
Dont buy an easy out set from an autoparts store, it will break and you will NEVER get it out. PROMISE