So, I was using a torque wrench for the first time. It worked fine on my plugs, but it didn't "click" at the setting of 10 for the head cover bolts and I broke one in there. I tried to stick the head back on and unscrew it but it just won't stick on. I tried to drill it but it's too tough to drill. Do you guys have any suggestions on what to do with it? The cover will stay on with just the other bolt, but I would like to have both bolts on if possible.
Broken head cover bolt
- Thread starter gchronis
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Only thing I can thing of is drilling in and using an easy out. I personally just snug the bolts on the plug covers.
What's an easy out? I'm sorry about my ignorance here. I've never snapped a bolt before.
Its basically like a tap, but its reverse threaded. You drill a pilot hole in center of broken bolt. The "easy out" is reverse threaded so you screw it into the hole ya drilled and it will snug up and when it does it turns out the broken bolt.....ideally. Being they are pretty small and how hard you cranked it in an easy out may or may not work but thats where I would start.
Cool. Thanks. I'll go get one of these things. I guess AutoZone should have them.
Ive seen autozone eazy outs break before. Go with Craftsman type. Much higher quality.
I agree with the Craftsman recommendation. Good quality stuff!
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