Stuck bolts
#1
Stuck bolts
Well I am replacing my water pump as we speak and I have now broken one bolt and have another that is so stuck I know I will break it if I really crank down on it. I know you all, as car guys, have your own ways of removing stuck bolts, and I was hoping you guys could share some of those with me.
#2
RE: Stuck bolts
there is a tool that looks like a drill bit. you make a hole a little smaller than the bolt witha drill bit, then you use this tool and screw it in. it gets wedged in there real tight and then you crank it back out and your bolt issue is gone.
or you can drill out your hole, and tap it again but then you need a bigger bolt. i advise next time anti seize
or you can drill out your hole, and tap it again but then you need a bigger bolt. i advise next time anti seize
#8
RE: Stuck bolts
If it's the shank frozen to the aluminum water pump or housing you can try this.
Go ahead and break the head off. Remove the remaining bolts. Now twist and pry the housing off the headless bolt. It's probably the shank of the long bolt caked with corrosion from the water pump.
#9
RE: Stuck bolts
I did remove the water pump with that method, unfortunately, the bolts are still stuck in the engine block, I have about four inches of the bolt still to work with so hopefully with the heating/cooling method I will be able to get it out without drilling and tapping.