snapped bolt.

[elieleb1303]

well, i was puttin my bpv back on today after a dealer visit, and as careful as i was, i snapped the damn bolt on the top side of the bpv. it snapped and the bottom is stuck inside of the damn hole and i couldnt get it out. any suggestions? my bpv is currently held on by one bolt.

 

[wannabe]

best bet is to drill it out. you could try an easy-out (from autozone, sears, etc) but, those dont always work.

good luck. i hate snapped bolts...i've had it happen far too many times.

 

[elieleb1303]

thing is i cant drill it out. the top hole for the bpv the bolt doesnt go all the way through. it just drills into the body of the piece, doesnt come out the other end.

 

[wannabe]

thing is i cant drill it out. the top hole for the bpv the bolt doesnt go all the way through. it just drills into the body of the piece, doesnt come out the other end.

i'm pretty sure it goes through...at least thats what i remember.

 

[elieleb1303]

unless im confusing the two, i dont think it does. i know one does and one doesnt. and of course with my luck, the one that doesnt go through is the one with the bolt stuck in it. but ill try the easy out thing, ill go to sears tomorrow and see if they have one small enough. thanks for the suggestionn

 

[bova80]

it goes all the way through

 

[SteveJ]

You might want to consider a left-handed drill bit. I have used those on more than one occasion for a broken bolt. Sometimes the bit will grab the bolt, and since the drill is turning counter clockwise, the bolt will come out.

 

[CalgaryMS6]

Steve has the right of it. LH drill bit works like a charm.

 

[wannabe]

so how does a LH bit work then? you drill into it, then use the reverse? just curious...

 

[CalgaryMS6]

Put the drill in reverse right from the start, the flutes are reverse of a standard bit and drill backwards. Obviously choose a size as close to the size of the bolt as possible without hitting the threads. 99% of the time one of the flutes snags and backs the bolt out. If not, well then you've drilled the bolt out. Also keep in mind, depending on the heat the bolt has been subject to, you might need to buy a decent drillbit (HSCo). Steel hardens as it is heated.

 

[chiefmg]

You normally don't have to drill that far into a broken fastener to use an Eazy-out, just far enough to have it bite. The lefthand drill bits can work great, but they can be difficult to find if you don't have access to an industrial supply house.

 

[jville]

worst case scenerio there is an aftermarket hard pipe.

 

[elieleb1303]

worst case scenerio there is an aftermarket hard pipe.

exactly what i was thinking..too bad i have no money lol

 

[SteveJ]

You normally don't have to drill that far into a broken fastener to use an Eazy-out, just far enough to have it bite. The lefthand drill bits can work great, but they can be difficult to find if you don't have access to an industrial supply house.

This is the set I have. I get a lot of light duty tools from Harbor Freight.

 

[jville]

harbor freight is the one stop shop for one time use tools. i always find stuff i really don;t need but cant beat 1000 zip ties for 42 cent. (lol2)