I have two bolts that snapped supporting my transmission cross member. I've tried penetration oil and an extraction bit and also torching it out. Neither worked. I got the bolt free just from drilling through. But now I have no threads and a bigger hole. Figured I'd seek help before I really screw it up.
Anyone out there who knows how to do this?
Anyone in Aurora area know how to die/tap a new thread?
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laffycaffi
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Re: Anyone in Aurora area know how to die/tap a new thread?
Go get a tap set from Harbor Freight and you would tap it by hand slowly and careful to keep it straight. ItΓÇÖs not complicated at all.
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Re: Anyone in Aurora area know how to die/tap a new thread?
If you can weld a nut to the bolt you can just turn it out. Its the easiest way I have found to get a snapped bolt out.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
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laffycaffi
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Re: Anyone in Aurora area know how to die/tap a new thread?
Got it. Thanks B.O.B. for letting me borrow your kit. Easier than expected.
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