water pump bolts broke in block

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07-30-2008, 11:09 PM

mycar

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water pump bolts broke in block

i pulled a 351w out of a f250 and was taking off the water pump and 3 of the bolts broke in the block so what r my choices on what to do i was hoping to use the block for my 93 hatch

07-31-2008, 12:48 AM

woodsy

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RE: water pump bolts broke in block

center punch, drill them out and heli coil the holes, simple fix

08-03-2008, 10:33 PM

silentvoice19

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RE: water pump bolts broke in block

also try these fun little beasties called easy/outs. Get a good set not cheap. Soak that broken bolt in the penatrating oil wait a day. Drill a small hole in the bolt and use the easy out.

08-04-2008, 06:35 PM

89Ford

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RE: water pump bolts broke in block

if you are rebuilding the whole thing, then let the machine shop worry about it, wont cost to much and will get done the correct way by a proffesional