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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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so the engine cover... there are 4 10mm bolts~

2 in front and 2 under the strut bar~

the one under the strut bar on the drivers side wasnt going in well..

was making it in okay and then it snaped off~~~~~~~~~~~~

soo top piece of the bolt is off and the threaded pieced is still in there.

anyideas how to get the out?

thanks!
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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if theres nothing to get a hold of with some pliers then drill it out.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 03:13 AM
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so how can i drill it out????

drill a whole into the screw then what?
hmmm?
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Its called a tap & die set. Look it up on google.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Try easy out. Requirest you to drill but the hole desn't have to be that big, and there is less chance of ruining the threads.

Easy out:

http://www.ted-kyte.com/3D/Pictures/Easy%20Out.jpg
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