Alternator Bracket Bolt Broken, HELP!

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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 08:18 AM
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Alternator Bracket Bolt Broken, HELP!

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!
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 08:19 AM
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Bolt\screw extractor
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 08:25 AM
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Bolt\screw extractor

how effective are those? any recommendations? Thanks!
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 08:30 AM
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more effective than staring at it

Sears.com

might do the trick. Hope you got good clearance though !
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
more effective than staring at it

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!
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 08:58 AM
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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



This might be a relevant video for ya!
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
That's what my gf says



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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