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Uhg. Lol. Recently bought truck. Always had a bit of a leak down by the oil cooler lines. Went to change gasket today as I seen thats where its coming from. As I was backing out the bolt said to my buddy “wow this bolts loose”. Took both bolts out. Looked at gasket. Hm. Gaskets fine. Put it back together with new gasket. Didnt think to look to see if bolt was cracked. Figured it was just tiny knick in an o ring or something. When it was just starting to get snug enough to start to use the ratchet she snapped.  Flush with the block of course. 
 

any ideas on how to get this c*nt out without pulling the motor. Im nervous to drill it out, if I score the block its just going to leak worse. 🫠

 

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It's likely not in there very tight if you weren't torquing down it on. If you drill into the bolt and use a high quality easy out, that may be worth a shot.

 

I'd heat up the block around the broken bolt too to expand he metal to make it easier and you could also try a left handed drill bit. It might just spin out once you start drilling into it.

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2 hours ago, CamGTP said:

It's likely not in there very tight if you weren't torquing down it on. If you drill into the bolt and use a high quality easy out, that may be worth a shot.

 

I'd heat up the block around the broken bolt too to expand he metal to make it easier and you could also try a left handed drill bit. It might just spin out once you start drilling into it.

Its just in a real tight spot. I dont know if I could get enough room

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try to find a right angle (90 degree) drill. Should give you enough room. And come out easy.

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1 hour ago, rlcole321 said:

try to find a right angle (90 degree) drill. Should give you enough room. And come out easy.

Yeah I didnt realize you get get right angle bits. Thats the route ill go. 🙏🙏

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11 minutes ago, txab said:

Not bits, 90* drill motor

 

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