Snapped Vortech oil nozzle, how to remove? Cheap replacements?
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bump! im about to just bolt extractor it, but I tried hammering in a screw driver, hoping someone else has a better idea!
please god don't hammer in a screw driver. Use a bold extractor and a blowtorch to apply some heat... maybe some pb blaster too
Extractors like the ones linked above have one issue in this situation and it's the fact you'll most likely need to drill the orifice to fit it.
You don't want to force metal into the orifice and potentially your blower.
Find a way to plug it. I for one would either insert an ear plug or RTV. You could also pack it with Vaseline. Anything to stop metal particles from getting into the blower.
I for one am a fan of this style extractor.
They have a much better bite area and I've had great success with this style
If you use heat I suggest a heat gun over a torch. Another option if you want to heat the piece and not the blower case is a soldering iron. Insert it into the piece and let it sit. This method keeps the heat concentrated to the piece being removed.
Good luck.
You don't want to force metal into the orifice and potentially your blower.
Find a way to plug it. I for one would either insert an ear plug or RTV. You could also pack it with Vaseline. Anything to stop metal particles from getting into the blower.
I for one am a fan of this style extractor.
They have a much better bite area and I've had great success with this style
If you use heat I suggest a heat gun over a torch. Another option if you want to heat the piece and not the blower case is a soldering iron. Insert it into the piece and let it sit. This method keeps the heat concentrated to the piece being removed.
Good luck.
That photo doesn't work, I can't see it. Do you have a link? Ill definitely try and cover it up so metal doesn't fall in, but I think some might already be in there from the hammering, I might just open up the blower case to clean it out after. I have a soldering iron, but why would you want to heat the removable piece? Won't it make it expand and make fit tighter into the blower?
One thing I forgot to mention with both the extractors I linked and the ones above is that you need to give them a slight tap when you insert them. Most people forget the step bit it's important to seat the extractor in the hole.
And by slight tap I mean use the wrench that fits the extractor or a very small hammer.
And by slight tap I mean use the wrench that fits the extractor or a very small hammer.
Still don't see a link.
Odd you can't see the picture. Can you click on the link?
Heating the piece is just a different technique to try and break the bond. Some stuff lends itself better one way or the other.
I can't tell what the piece is made of but if it's brass I'd heat the blower case.
The piece is brass, I think the case is aluminum. The issue is it isn't bonded together at high torque, I think its just brass is weak, thats why it snapped. I can try heat if it's an issue pulling it out, but WD40 or PB blaster is what I'll need hopefully. I don't see a link or picture, its just a big blank space.
How about this?
That looks very similar to what I got, but it doesn't have as aggressive of a taper. Ill go find a kit like this on amazon.
Make sure when you heat the case you do it from the sides. You want to keep the brass fitting cooler than the case.
If for some reason you have to heat it straight on the case and the fitting you can try covering it with aluminum foil so it won't get as hot.
Another technique is to heat everything up then use an upside down compress air can to rapidly cool the fitting. The idea is the rapid cooling will help break the bond that exists between the two. I've seen it work once.
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