When removing the water pump from my '69 bronco 302, the bolt on the passenger side front of the motor snapped. I got the pump off and when trying to remove the broken bolt, it snapped again, breaking off on the inside of the timing chain cover. Should I remove the timing chain cover and everything else necessary to reach the bolt - or does anyone have any ideas if they think it might be possible to drill that bolt out with reverse drill bits, etc. ?? I really do not want to have to remove the harmonic balancer and the cover for the timing chain if I don't have to. Appreciate any thoughts or ideas. I've got it soaking with PB blaster while I consider my options. Thanks!

 

Sad ! seen it many times . The only real fix is to remove the front cover , ( not so hard ) next , hope with heat and oil , in moderation , the rest will come out .It can be a booger to remove these broken front cover bolts . Next problem , sourcing the correct replacements !

 

I have a 72 with a 87 efi 5.0 in it. i broke a bolt in it just ilke u did and a friday nite before a ride. so i just when with it and left that bolt out. probly not the proper fix but its been at least two years cent iv dun it and not a leak yet. i would have fixed mine rite but it would have cut in on my ridin time, cant have that! lol lol