From: "gary lied" <glied@ceva.net>
> I'd try to drill a hole in the bolthead, then use an easyout broken bolt
> remover. I'd also use PB Blaster to loosen the bolt up, it's the best
> rustbuster in a can I have used.
Gary is on the right track, but I'd further recommend the use of a
left-handed drill. I have often found that the torque and vibration of
drilling has loosened the bolt. The problem with ordinary right-handed
drills is that they often tighten the bolt.
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1970 Lotus Europa 65/2597, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Suburban, 1962 TR4 CT2846L
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