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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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The tubes that supply coolant to the heads... I just broke one of the two mounting bolts clean in half

how the **** am I gonna get it out?
 
Old Mar 8, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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If it's a clean break then you will need to drill a smaller diameter hole into the broken bolt, then use a tool to get it out. Alternatively I would just drill it out roughly the same size and run a tap through it. Don't drill too deep in either case.

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I have the 4th set down, it works fairly well. But with any of these problems, ymmv. Just be careful. and don't wrench so hard next time!
 
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by DOC_DEPALMA
The tubes that supply coolant to the heads... I just broke one of the two mounting bolts clean in half

how the **** am I gonna get it out?
Based on my very limited knowledge of the 2.8, I think what you're talking about is a coolant flange on the back of the engine? My car sat for quite a while when this happened to me (I have a 1.8T)... you know what worked? Use a dremel tool to carefully cut a slot into the busted off screw. You may have to "scratch" the head a little... then insert a flat head screwdriver bit (or a stubby) and unscrew it.
 
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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^^^ LOL Brad I knew you'd chime in.
 
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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2 or 3 months I went without my car, messing with the damn thing until that idea worked.
 
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