Just in case I didn't make it clear last night, an EZ-out looks like a very
coarse tapered left handed drill bit with a square shank on one end so you
can get a pair of vicegrips on it. All the suggestions are very good,
however, I would FIRST try the EZ-out, as you may not be able to use it once
you try the other methods. If that fails then try drilling out the bolt with
a reverse drill, then if that fails, drill it out completely and Heli-coil
it (if you want to keep the same size bolt). Let us know how it goes.
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
~360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS (8 3/4 [3.90 SG] coming soon)
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Stepka" <genesisd@mediaone.net>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 8:54 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Re: changing thermostat, bolt snaps inside hole!!!
> Thank you everyone who gave me some suggestions. I am going to go ride
my
> bike to the hardware (in the rain!) to get a left hand drill bit. Also I
> will probably get some EZ out. Thanks so much for all the help. I am
> going to take my time and try my best. Wish me luck! I will let you
> know how I made out when I am done! Thanks.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Josh Hancock
> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 7:17 AM
> To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> Subject: DML: Re: changing thermostat, bolt snaps inside hole!!!
>
>
> Mike the same thing happened to me just two weeks ago.
> so I know how you feel! ;-( I tried the reverse drill bit ,
> easy out and a few others but ended up drilling it out
> and retapping one size bigger.
> I hope you can get it out!
>
> Josh
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Stepka" <genesisd@mediaone.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 10:27 PM
> Subject: DML: changing thermostat, bolt snaps inside hole!!!
>
>
> > I was changing my thermostat today and the bolt snapped inside the hole.
> I
> > don't know what to do. I can't use the truck till I fix it. Any
> > suggestions, do you think if I drill the bolt out I can retap it?
> >
> > thanks.
> >
> >
> > Mike
> > genesisd@mediaone.net
> >
> >
>
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