sheared stud/bolt in turine exhaust housing.

[ceniack]

the bolt was sheared when i got the turbo, and i have tried to use an easy-out to get it with no luck (my drill just hangs and starts to smoke)

any suggestions on how to get it out, or should i just take it to a machine shop and have them drill it out and re-tap it for a slightly larger stud/bolt?

thanks

-terry

[oversteer180]

this wasnt on the sr turbo that came wth the ca motorset i sold you was it?

[ceniack]

yeah, it was, but i didn't notice it, not a huge deal not mad at you or anything as you probably never noticed it either.

[float_6969]

PB Blaster. Advance Auto. Spray it on and let it sit. Repeat about 3 times. Also tap on it after you spray it on. Then use your easy out. If that doesn't get it, then you'll have to take it down and have it fixed.

[ceniack]

yeah, i have done the PB blaster, tap on it, repeat but can't get it, any idea how much a machine shop would charge for it?

[Bwana]

Mine's exactly the same... Even with a drill press, plenty of penetrating oil, time and effort it was no go. So I'm running it with one bolt missing, no problems so far

[rico05]

One bolt? Cost me $30 for 4 to be drilled out and heli-colied on my 13B.

[nocwage]

Have you tried cola?Soak it in cola for a while then spray it like mad with a penatrating oil..Cola seems to break down rust.. I dunno how but I've seen it used to remove rust stains and loosen rusted bolts many times.

[float_6969]

Coke is a moderate acid. That's why it's bad for your teeth, it eats the enamel off....