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Re: Broken bolt on water pump [deacon2]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Dec 26, 2006 (8:35 pm)
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Replying to: deacon2 (Dec 26, 2006 1:51 pm)
There is a tool for this (many types of tool actually) that's way better than a vice grip:
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/TTW364.html
You may want to soak the bolt in solvent if you can by squirting stuff in there and also hit it sharply with a hammer a few times.
You're only going to get once good chance to get this out, and if you break it off in the block it's going to have to be drilled out--which is a royal PITA.
So, the right tool, solvent, and if safe, even some heat.
Here are some ideas for you:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3828/is_199906/ai_n8872738/pg_2
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Re: Speedo sensor [94eddyb]
by stephencraig
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Jan 01, 2007 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: 94eddyb (Feb 18, 2006 9:36 am)
Joe, I replaced all applicable sensors and the transmission with a rebuilt Jasper. On occasions it kicks into 2nd and out of gear completely. I have had two different trans shops look at it and neither can find the problem as it will not repeat when they drive it. I can drive it for days and it runs like a champ and then it will act up. I am at my wits end on what is the problem. One guy told me to have the Ford dealer re-flash the computer with default specs. The dealer said my year (1992)can not be re-flashed. Have you received any feedback to your problem? And have you thought about having the computer reset with your model?
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- #30 of 231
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Re: Broken bolt on water pump [Mr_Shiftright]
by deacon2
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Jan 07, 2007 (11:53 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 26, 2006 8:35 pm)
Thanks it worked like a champ, I did have to get a torch and heat it a little. unfortunately the new bolt I put into the block, I assume had either a stress fracture or not enough tensil strength, because before I even had the new bolt snugged it also broke off flush with the block. My neighbor came by to assist and ended up breaking the tip of an easy out off in the bolt. I know I need to drill this out and put in a "helicoil" but how can I drill through the broken easy out piece. I deperately need some help on this one. Any suggestions?
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- #31 of 231
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Re: Broken bolt on water pump [deacon2]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jan 07, 2007 (12:07 pm)
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Replying to: deacon2 (Jan 07, 2007 11:53 am)
Arghhh....easy outs are not "easy" to drill---they are very hard steel....a diamond bit and a lot of patience I'm afraid....and you have to be sure not to drill a hole bigger than the bolt size of course. Take your time with this, don't rush.
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- #32 of 231
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Re: Broken bolt on water pump [Mr_Shiftright]
by deacon2
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Jan 09, 2007 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 07, 2007 12:07 pm)
Do you think that a cobalt drill bit would work? I have also heard that a carbide bit may do it.
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- #33 of 231
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Re: Broken bolt on water pump [deacon2]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jan 09, 2007 (4:43 pm)
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Replying to: deacon2 (Jan 09, 2007 11:07 am)
Not being a metallurgist, I can only guess. Hopefully the easy-out you used was a cheap one and isn't the hardest steel--if it's tooling bit grade steel, you're going to be drilling for a long time I'm afraid.
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Re: Broken bolt on water pump [Mr_Shiftright]
by deacon2
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Jan 10, 2007 (7:06 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 09, 2007 4:43 pm)
thank you
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- #35 of 231
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Re: Broken bolt on water pump [deacon2]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jan 10, 2007 (9:28 am)
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Replying to: deacon2 (Jan 10, 2007 7:06 am)
Well good luck and just take your time and keep your sense of humor and you'll be fine with it. Don't rush or get frustrated.
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Re: Broken bolt on water pump [Mr_Shiftright]
by deacon2
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Jan 12, 2007 (6:30 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 10, 2007 9:28 am)
I went to Lowes and got a blackgold drill bit as well as a diamond grit drill bit. Figured I would give the blackgold a try since they say they are "stronger and sharper". They were the only place I could find the diamond grit drill bit. Here's to hoping.....
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Re: Broken bolt on water pump [deacon2]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jan 12, 2007 (8:41 am)
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Replying to: deacon2 (Jan 12, 2007 6:30 am)
Do you have a stout metal punch to punch out a starter hole before you drill?
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