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I had a broken bolt in the valley cover end cap on my block. No probs i thought, just use an ezyout to get it out.
Well now I have a broken ezyout inside a broken bolt.
What makes this a problem is that the ezyout must be high tensile which is making trying to drill it out near useless. Because its in the block, i also have to be careful not to be too messy with the drilling.
Anyone got an idea what i can do???? (other than go back to Supercheap to get my 13 bucks back!)
lots of lube and a drill in a stand or mill is the only way, also heat might help. Might have to take the car to somebody to get it done if your no comfortable doing it yourself
hmmm, doesn't sound good. Are there drill bits available which are more suited to harder steel?
I'd rather not have to take it anywhere, coz that would involve getting a trailer, paying for labour etc etc and i'm trying to do this the CB way!
find a specialised hardware store and get some tungstun(spelling) drill bits
go slow and use a cutting compound (teraflex)
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Hoonz wrote:haha thats what u get for buying super shit
find a specialised hardware store and get some tungstun(spelling) drill bits go slow and use a cutting compound (teraflex)
Yes. Try to start with a smallish drill bit and keep it as centred as possible.
But first...
Depending on whether any of the ezyout thing is sticking out of the bolt, you may be able to use a centre punch and hammer to unscrew it - remember this will be turning it clockwise!
If it moves at all, it should get easier and easier.
And if you can get a small hole in it at all, you might be able to use a tap to unscrew it - screw the tap in and once it's run out of room to move, it will start unscrewing the ezy out...
Do you have a welder? If so carefully weld a bolt to the broken Easy Out. Then while its still hot you should be able to turn it clockwise and undo it.
Went to Bunnings and got a titanium drill bit (didn't have tungsten). It has not even made a dent into it.
No part of the bolt/ezyout is external to the block so unfortantely welding a nut on to it wont work.
RV - any idea what these mobile thread guys would be under. Strangely, there is not a category in the yellow pages titled "i f*cked up, help me (or thread repair etc).
My advice in this situation is to forget about it for a couple of days then come back to it.
You'll be able to fix it or get it fixed. Just get some time away from it because you're getting hyper-frustrated. Happens to all of us with shit like that.
a cheap alternative to the tungsten drill bits are the masonary drill bits with tungsten tips. just grind the tip so it is like a regular bit. as the tip is brazed in you need to be careful no to get it too hot or the tip will drop out so be careful to keep it cold when grinding and drilling.
the titanium bits are not anything special just ordanary bits titaniun nitride coated which means nothing when the tip chips off slowely.
cheers mate
bru
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It does not need to be proud to weld a nut to it but if it is below flush I would have more success with a mig then a stick.
I still feel this is your best advice.
J Top
Unfortunately,with tools you usually get what you pay for.I suggest that if you are going to buy easy outs or taps and dies etc that you consider spending a little more initially and buy something like Starrett or Snap On.And no I have no affiliation with either.But I have been in the trade for over 30 years and still have ste same tools I started with.
Ezi Outs, taps & dies are prescision critically manufactured tools, and basically be worth zero if not manufactured otherwise, $10 saved now could cost $200 to fix A cheap spanner may be good for the kids bikes, emergency toolkit or fixing the mower, and at worst mincing your knuckles.
I could have spent $50 each on tail lights, but replacing smashed $15 Supercheap ones is more economical.
I still use a Supercheap lump hammer at work & camping, no problems.
I wouldn't bother with their electric tools though.
Pat,
Brisbane, Australia,
JK 4door Rubicon, currently 4 Sale :(
It's a Jeep thing, I don't understand........
Rainbow Warrior wrote:Ezi Outs, taps & dies are prescision critically manufactured tools, and basically be worth zero if not manufactured otherwise, $10 saved now could cost $200 to fix A cheap spanner may be good for the kids bikes, emergency toolkit or fixing the mower, and at worst mincing your knuckles. I could have spent $50 each on tail lights, but replacing smashed $15 Supercheap ones is more economical. I still use a Supercheap lump hammer at work & camping, no problems. I wouldn't bother with their electric tools though.
