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you can try heating it up first
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spyhunterTT(nj)
on December 04, 2007 at 9:39 PM
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tips for removing broken throttle body bolts?
posted by beanz
on December 04, 2007 at 09:12 PM
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That may loosen up the original locktite stuff. You could also try freezing it, then use a left handed drill bit or the extractor to get it out.
I have 3 spares, take your pick
Alex
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tips for removing broken throttle body bolts?
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beanz
21:12:44 12/04/07
weld another bolt to it and torque it out (n/m)
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apostrophe28
21:21:15 12/04/07
good idea, but i don't have the equipment, plus...
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beanz
22:08:22 12/04/07
Plenums are cheap, Just get another one.
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Spddracer
21:31:58 12/04/07
2nd. (n/m)
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BradZ (FL)
21:56:38 12/04/07
i assume you're talking about something used?
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beanz
22:07:47 12/04/07
Yes. (n/m)
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BradZ (FL)
22:28:48 12/04/07
Yes & yes (n/m)
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Bernie (NoVA)
23:28:10 12/04/07
you can try heating it up first -
spyhunterTT(nj)
21:39:45 12/04/07
you have 3 plenums?
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beanz
22:10:27 12/04/07
A broken extractor is near impossible to get out...
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zcar4me
07:33:46 12/05/07
And use some Never-seize when putting back together. The
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Audioquest
08:55:53 12/05/07
thanks for the tip. (n/m)
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beanz
09:36:29 12/05/07
Machine Shop
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zweebach
09:55:24 12/05/07
I have a spare Plenum
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njz
17:16:04 12/05/07
i have a lead on one at the moment, but thanks. (n/m)
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beanz
22:47:42 12/05/07
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