Re: Re: exhaust manifold bolts part 2

From: AWyseGuy@aol.com
Date: Sun Aug 26 2001 - 20:10:50 EDT


In a message dated 8/26/2001 7:00:48 PM Central Daylight Time,
kwreimer@email.msn.com writes:

<< Yeah, drill the damn thing out with a drill bit the diameter of the bolt
 then re-tap the hole to accommodate a new bolt of larger diameter?? whatcha
 think? >>

Drill the hole to just before you reach the threads.. and reach in with a
pick to pull the remains out of the threads or then use a larger easy out..
once there is very little left of the bolt; the remains will have much more
give to them for pulling loose.

Aaron W in AL

94 RC WS 2.5L 5spd
95 RC Sport 2.5L 5 Spd
86 Shelby Charger Turbo



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