cobra owned me, once again

[Maniak87]

so before i left for school i had to send the s-trim back to vortech because it was making weird noises. has a 3 yr warranty so didnt hesitate to do so. i took it off a week before i left so i didnt get the chance to put it back on till now.

while in the process of putting it back on, i decided to take the time to fix things that weren't right ex: oil leak from the oil feed fitting. this T uses the oil sending unit location to feed oil to the head unit. so as i am removing the T fitting, the threaded insert that goes into the block decides to snap off leaving over half the threads in the block.

not needing the extra aggrevation, decided i would just leave it alone and fix this mess when i get back for winter break. now i need a tool that removes damaged threads and bolts (forgot the name of the tool).

sometimes, i just hate workin on cars!!!

 

[AaRoN]

what a PITA! I know exactly what you mean about cars beign stupid sometimes ;D

 

[95-stang]

A stud extractor should go inside it, not sure if you can get any heat on it where it is to help ease it out, your going to have to watch for swarf and debris, you dont want it going inside the oil gallery.

 

[scarface]

that sux

 

[Schiffy]

Sounds like a fun job...my car pisses me off everytime i work on her...

 

[QTRHRSE]

+1

something almost always goes wrong when working on cars

 

[Maniak87]

A stud extractor should go inside it, not sure if you can get any heat on it where it is to help ease it out, your going to have to watch for swarf and debris, you dont want it going inside the oil gallery.

do you think you can link me to the tool you are talking about? thing is, it isn't a stud. its more or less a threaded pipe.

 

[mean green]

pure shame :nonono:

 

[9psi 98]

You need a tool called an "easy out." Anyone who knows tools will know what you are talking about. It's basically a hardened and tapered left handed screw that you usually insert into a hole that you've drilled into the offending stud/bolt/etc. As you turn left to tighten it, it goes into the broken bolt and tightens up to act like a handle to make the bolt back out. Your piece is hollow, so you already save a step by not having to drill a hole. Don't borrow a set, buy your own. If you ever plan on working on your car again in the future you'll probably need them at 3am when pulling an all-nighter, so you'll want your own. Everything from parts stores to high-end tool suppliers carry the easy out.

 

[Lightning Struck]

ahhh hell

 

[Maniak87]

You need a tool called an "easy out." Anyone who knows tools will know what you are talking about. It's basically a hardened and tapered left handed screw that you usually insert into a hole that you've drilled into the offending stud/bolt/etc. As you turn left to tighten it, it goes into the broken bolt and tightens up to act like a handle to make the bolt back out. Your piece is hollow, so you already save a step by not having to drill a hole. Don't borrow a set, buy your own. If you ever plan on working on your car again in the future you'll probably need them at 3am when pulling an all-nighter, so you'll want your own. Everything from parts stores to high-end tool suppliers carry the easy out.

turn left to tighten? sorry, im an amatuer wrench.

 

[OnyxCobra]

+1

something almost always goes wrong when working on cars

Isn't that the truth, really sucks. Sorry to hear that...

 

[Steven]

easy extractor has never worked for me.. i'm usually better with a torch and a pair of vice grips :dunno:

 

[FUK_N_JUNK]

Go to Sears and buy there stud/bolt extractor kit.... hopefully the T was brass??? Makes things a lot easier.

 

[SRT Handz]

I have had this issue before on a project.

go top napa and ask for a 'Easy Out"

 

[9psi 98]

easy extractor has never worked for me.. i'm usually better with a torch and a pair of vice grips :dunno:

That's only gonna work if you have something to grab on to.

 

[WyoTechMSA]

that sux

Youre starting to post like you text haha

I feel your pain though man, mines been sitting for quite awhile now with troubles that seem to be compounding and worsening themselves.

 

[WyoTechMSA]

You need a tool called an "easy out." Anyone who knows tools will know what you are talking about. It's basically a hardened and tapered left handed screw that you usually insert into a hole that you've drilled into the offending stud/bolt/etc. As you turn left to tighten it, it goes into the broken bolt and tightens up to act like a handle to make the bolt back out. Your piece is hollow, so you already save a step by not having to drill a hole. Don't borrow a set, buy your own. If you ever plan on working on your car again in the future you'll probably need them at 3am when pulling an all-nighter, so you'll want your own. Everything from parts stores to high-end tool suppliers carry the easy out.

turn left to tighten? sorry, im an amatuer wrench.

Yea an easy out is a reverse threaded tool, that way it doesnt tighten what you are trying to extract anymore so than it already is.

 

[Schiffy]

Strap some dynomite to it...

 

[realitygt]

Strap some dynomite to it...

...wrong thing... in this case, a hammer would work best.