Broke a flywheel bolt, need advice

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project_240le
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Car: 1991 nissan 240sx le

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okay, I was bolting in my new ACT flywheel and as it says in the tutorial, torque them to 105 ft/lb. well I had my torque wrench set to 90 ft/lb and broke one of the bolts... any advice??? this really sucks


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mac_daddy
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you're probably gonna have to drill it out

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Warped161
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Use an easyout or other screw extractor.http://homerepair.about.com/od...r.htm

Muskulito240sx
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i welded a big piece of metal similar to an alan key when i stripped mine trying to get it out worked good for me but if the head bolt is missing ur best bet would be to drill outt

project_240le
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Car: 1991 nissan 240sx le

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nice, just got it drilled out thanks guys


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