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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 12:44 PM
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Tension Bolt Broken Off

Anyone know how to fix a tensioner bolt that has broken off in the block? I’m traveling right now and just pulled over to check fluids to find belt almost off and tensioner pulling to one side. When i unscrewed it i found the bolt had broken off. This is what the stuck bolt looks like.

 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 01:05 PM
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a set of sharp drill bits and a tap of the appropriate size when you are done drilling.
oh, and some patience !
good luck.

p.s. ... before all that you can try spinning it out with a hammer and a pointy punch ... you might get lucky.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 01:06 PM
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What have you got for tools? It looks like maybe you could remove the accessory bracket to get better access to the bolt.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2018 | 01:19 PM
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If you have to buy a drill bit, get a left hand bit and drill with that. Chances are, bolt will spin right out without further work.
 
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