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Originally Posted by hewittca
 How did this turn into a self help thread?
That kind of stuff happens to ALL of us. I am the reigning champ of breaking taps. I try to be proactive about something by cleaning out the threads and just make it worse for myself... Anyway, the hood should still stay on without that bolt right? That's what I would do...  |
Because I went off topic, my bad.
On the bolt, I tried reverse bits, no luck, EZ out no luck, drilled increasing larger sizes and some luck. It now, after the thin shell of the bolt fell (pried) out, is 2/3 complete. Meaning being just slightly off center I wiped out maybe a 1/3 of the threads. Going to Loctite that one and call it a day. And just snug so I don't overtax what is left. Cleaned the other 3 threads like I should have done in the first place.
Back in business.
Thanks all!