Stripped Hex Bolt Spark Plug

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Jun 23, 2014 | 02:16 PM

VayneAD

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Stripped Hex Bolt Spark Plug

I was changing my plugs on my 99 tl and i stripped the top of hex bolt.
anyone have any ideas how to get it out?

Jun 23, 2014 | 02:48 PM

3.2TLc

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Welcome VayneAD, gotta hate when bolts break or strip.
Drilling and EZ-out extractor may work.....or maybe drilling and retapping new threads, IDK ?

Jun 23, 2014 | 03:07 PM

VayneAD

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Originally Posted by 3.2TLc

Welcome VayneAD, gotta hate when bolts break or strip.
Drilling and EZ-out extractor may work.....or maybe drilling and retapping new threads, IDK ?

Thank you 3.2TLc and yes gotta hate it when bolts strip... I was acctually thinking about drilling into it and then using EZ-out but wanted to know if there was any other way... Anyways thank you .

Jun 23, 2014 | 04:41 PM

3.2TLc

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Sorry for your luck, there's no easy way around shit like this. It sucks !!!

Jun 26, 2014 | 10:48 AM

acutee

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Drill a pilot hole, then use the bolt extractor bit, extractor bit can be purchased at sears.

Jun 26, 2014 | 11:05 AM

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If it broke off coming out, drill and retap it. 6mmx1.00 pitch is the tap/bolt size. If you overtightened it till it broke, you'll have a good chance of getting it out with a screw extractor.