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Broken bolt.

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Door dude, Mar 13, 2018.

  1. Door dude

    Door dude Active Member Premium Member

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    I was going to remove my 4 intake manifold from the head and broke a bolt. It broke just under the allen head, so most of the bolt shaft is still there. Does anyone have ideas on how to get it out ? I dont want to go to a shop.
     
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    If you have access to a welder a nut can be welded on to the broken bolt. Heat from the welding process can loosen the bolt. Or if enough of the bolt is sticking out a good sharp pair of Vise grips on thd bolt may give enough to turn the bolt. Before doing this warm up the area around the bolt and touch the wax from a candle then let it cool.
     
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    Treat them all with Kroil or a 50/50 acetone/ATF mixture before attempted removal of them.
     
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