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Jan 17, 2019 | 09:59 AM

gabriell12123

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Big problem! Need help ASAP

was doing head gasket on my 99 f250 5.4l and I head bolt snapped 2-3 inches in the block. I think the torque wrench I was using was faulty (never clicked/buzzed/flashed/vibrated nothing) or it could have been some faulty bolts ( bought online appeared to be new but where the old design in a old battered box) It snapped rigid so drilling it out hasn’t been working to so well, I’ve tried butting the bolt up the the snapped portion to see if it would back out with no luck. The bolt didn’t bottom out yet. What can I do?

Jan 17, 2019 | 01:08 PM

Colorado350

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This works great I’ve used it many times.

Jan 17, 2019 | 01:52 PM

Sir Kayakalot

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This works great I’ve used it many times.

https://youtu.be/6mZj0J6CNYA

That is the only good option when the bolt is broke off deep down in the hole. Works great just take your time when making the guide bolt as it is critical that the guide hole is perfectly straight

Jan 17, 2019 | 06:18 PM

Chuck's First Ford

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reverse twist drill bit.... as its drilling, it also is trying to unscrew the broken bolt. the above guide is very helpful..

if the broken bolt is TRULY NOT bottomed... a long skinny flat blade screwdriver.. and try to walk/rotate it out..
if its NOT bottomed, no pressure is on the threads to restrict movement ..

Jan 23, 2019 | 08:41 AM

gabriell12123

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That seems like the best way but I don’t have the tools to make it, what else can I do? would hate to have to haul it to a machine shop.

Jan 23, 2019 | 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gabriell12123

That seems like the best way but I don’t have the tools to make it, what else can I do? would hate to have to haul it to a machine shop.

You are basically between a rock and a hard spot.

At this point you either need to find the tools needed to extract the bolt, or let a machine shop do it for you.

You might try calling a few of the national chain auto parts stores. They sometimes loan or rent tools out to customers.