The bolt snapped when I was taking it out. It was really strange because I
really wasn't forcing it to come out. It must have been a weak bolt. I
tapped it first too.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 10:46 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: UPDATE: RE: Re: changing thermostat, bolt snaps
inside hole!!!
Ron,
I don't recall...did the bolt snap on the way OUT or IN?
Ronald Wong wrote on Sunday 27 May 2001 03:29 pm:
> For all of you out there reading about Michael's grief, time, effort, and
> heartaches, it's a lot cheaper to buy and use a torque wrench and better
> grade bolts. I can't tell you the number of times I've heard of this
> happening not even counting this thread. 200 inch pounds, that's it,
> INCH,
> not FOOT. DON'T BE A 900 lb GORILLA. Not picking on you Michael...
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Michael Stepka
> Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 10:57 AM
> To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> Subject: DML: UPDATE: RE: Re: changing thermostat, bolt snaps inside
> hole!!!
>
>
> Well I soaked the bolt in Liquid Wrench, took my time and I drilled the
> bolt
> in the middle. Put an ez out screw in it, and SNAP, the ez out snapped
> inside the bolt. Now I am really screwed, literally. So nothing yet.
> I called my brother in law who is a mechanic and he is coming down, we are
> going to try to retap it. That better work or I am screwed!
>
> 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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