mrpoorboy
Registered Member
i broke a bolt off reinstalling my valve covers. obviously, i was not paying attention. drivers side off the sb 350, top left. any suggestions on how to remove? any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks
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oops?! how to remove a broken bolt!?!?!?!?
- Thread starter mrpoorboy
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Drill a hole in the center of the offending bolt and use an easy out. 
FreedomIsntFree
1/2 ton status
What he said.
I think an easy out is the same as a screw extractor.
I think an easy out is the same as a screw extractor.
big83chevy4x4
3/4 ton status
ive had no luck getting broken valve cover bolts out. they are 1/4" and hard to drill in the center. did it break off flush?
what i sometimes do if i can't get it out is weld a old wrench or vice grips to the top and unthread it. if there isn't enough room to go all the way around with a wrench, i build up the weld on the top of the bolt and make it like a t and then use a small wrench or pliers.
with the valve covers, that would be my last choise because of the open springs and such. if you did, take a small damp towel and lay it over the springs and leave enough room to weld.
what i sometimes do if i can't get it out is weld a old wrench or vice grips to the top and unthread it. if there isn't enough room to go all the way around with a wrench, i build up the weld on the top of the bolt and make it like a t and then use a small wrench or pliers.
with the valve covers, that would be my last choise because of the open springs and such. if you did, take a small damp towel and lay it over the springs and leave enough room to weld.
mrpoorboy
Registered Member
it broke just below flush. went to parts store and bought a couple screw extractors. hopefully that works. if not, off to the machine shop. i have no welder, which lately, has become a problem. thanks for advice.
