Suspension Turrent bolt

[James.f]

Hey guys,

right the gearbox mount underneath the battery has 3bolts to hold it on, 2 that go into the bottom part of the car and one onto the suspension turrent underneath the fusebox holder..

Mines snapped

how do i get it out ? iv tried a normal drill and that didnt make one mark on the bolt, i can see abit of the bolt inside the wheel arch but not enough to get hold of it

whats the best option to get it out asap?

 

[Budgie]

Ouch.

Where's it snapped? At the head?

Can you get the mount off so you've got some room, or is it holding it on?

 

[James.f]

there bolt is about 2inches long in total and just less than a inch is left in the hole, didnt realise at the time until i went to fit the new mount..

Mount is allready off dude, just i need this out and iv tried to drill it just aint doing

 

[iimushroomzii]

Mole grips round it and twist it out?

 

[James.f]

theres not enough to get hold on if you get me, theres like 3thread sticking out,

how about drilling straight through it with a big heavy duty drill, should then try and force a big screwdriver in :S

im just stuck for ideas, mechanic said take it to him to get tapped out but car cant move lol

 

[iimushroomzii]

Drill it and get it out with some easy outs/bolt removers.

 

[James.f]

what are those fella? never heard of them before :S

 

[Tom@JMS]

There called bolt extractors, they are a reverse threaded screw like tool that winds into the pre drilled hole in the stuck bolt, and then when tight enough will unwind the stuck bolt.

 

[James.f]

iv just had a look on ebay, and i think iv seen them around the house somewhere, il go on the hunt now

 

[powey]

Can you get a junior hack saw on it and cut a slot in it? If so apply some heat and use a large flat head

 

[James.f]

Thats good thinkin powey, il try that when i go down tommorow, i was hopeing to get the engine in this weekend but looks like it wont happen Ffs