The "easy-out" works best when you drill most of the broken stud or bolt out.
Pick a drill size that will roughly take the bolt down to the threads (almost).
Be sure to drill perfectly in the center of the bolt as well as straight on.
This sort of procedure is a little difficult; so, if you aren't sure you can
handle it, take it to a pro before the problem becomes worse than it once was.
tha Happy Mechanic-Chris
On Fri, 21 Mar 97, Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com> wrote:
>> Jim Parent wrote:
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>> > There is a tool called an "easy-out" that is used by center drilling the
>> > busted bolt/stud with an hole that is appropriate for the easy-ouot to bite
>> > into. (they come is various sizes).
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>> In 25 years of working on cars, I've never had an "easy out work" !
>> Usually, they snap off, costing even more money to remove!
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>Ditto, except a lot more than 25 years of trying.
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