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How do I get a broken, corroded bolt out?

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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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I ended up hitting it with a punch to try to loosen it, and the bolt started to break around where the easyout was stuck inside. I was able to remove the easyout with needlenoses, and then I eventually just drilled out the old bolt and tapped the threads. I think I drilled it perfect and was tapping into the original threads because it went in pretty easy. I then cleaned up a bunch of metal shavings from the bottom of the hole and the new bolt (maximum strength) went in perfectly. I had never used a tap before, so I was scared as hell that I was going to screw it up, but it worked. Also I bought some PB Blaster, and it's great. Thanks for the help guys.
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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Dude, keep soaking that bitch with break free or something. It takes a lot more time than squirt\twist. Soak for a week ...(spray it every day) then vice grip it. And I mean vice grip it..should take two hands and all you got to close the grip and don't pinch your skin...**** hurts...haha.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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Those situations where the e-z-out breaks off don't usually turn out too good. I'm glad it all worked out well for you! Congrats!
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Yogi Bear
Those situations where the e-z-out breaks off don't usually turn out too good. I'm glad it all worked out well for you! Congrats!
Yeah, congrats...always love to hear about success when that **** happens.
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