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uneedkhoality 04-28-2016 08:18 AM

Alternator Bracket Bolt Broken, HELP!
 
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Changed out the alternator last night because it failed within 6 months from Autozone. As I was tightening the bolt to the bracket, it broke!!! What's my best approach to getting the broken bolt out? *stressing* Thanks!

thoiboi 04-28-2016 08:19 AM

Bolt\screw extractor

uneedkhoality 04-28-2016 08:25 AM


Originally Posted by thoiboi (Post 15737907)
Bolt\screw extractor


how effective are those? any recommendations? Thanks!

thoiboi 04-28-2016 08:30 AM

more effective than staring at it :tongue:

Sears.com

might do the trick. Hope you got good clearance though !

uneedkhoality 04-28-2016 08:50 AM


Originally Posted by thoiboi (Post 15737918)
more effective than staring at it :tongue:

Sears.com

might do the trick. Hope you got good clearance though !


I was hoping it would unscrew itself if I kept giving it a dirty look! thanks, I will check out the tool and youtube the procedure!

thoiboi 04-28-2016 08:58 AM


Originally Posted by uneedkhoality (Post 15737938)
I was hoping it would unscrew itself if I kept giving it a dirty look! thanks, I will check out the tool and youtube the procedure!

That's what my gf says :sad:



This might be a relevant video for ya!

uneedkhoality 04-28-2016 09:16 AM


Originally Posted by thoiboi (Post 15737945)
That's what my gf says :sad:



This might be a relevant video for ya! How to Use a Screw Extractor | Remove snapped off bolt from engine - YouTube


just what I was looking for! hopefully it works as it should, thanks!


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