Smokydiesel Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hi, Decided to fit the EGR blanking kit today. While taking off the existing pipework, I snapped off the two bolts shown below. Taking the bits out that are left behind will be a pain in the A.... I'm sure ! Does anyone know of an other method to blank off this bit of pipework ? Or a smart way of getting those bits out ? Thanks Edwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk's Toys Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 you could try welding a washer over the bits left then a bolt onto that combination of extra weld area and heat often works............ or blood, sweat n tears? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Tonkin Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Did you try to do it with the engine/manifold cold. Getting it really hot really helps. A trick learnt from Porny As for getting them out now I would advise drilling them out an re-tapping but you will never get to them with the manifold still fitted to the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Get it well hot (it's supposed to get hot after all isn't it) then a really good pair of molegrips. I recommend CK ones which seem to be a lot better than Vice Grips or the genuine moles. Oh BTW don't bother spraying it with WD40. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Nightmare! Easyouts can work - but it depends how seized they are and you still have to drill them.... and if one of them snaps its big trouble. Rubber bung? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51bigG Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Hi,Decided to fit the EGR blanking kit today. While taking off the existing pipework, I snapped off the two bolts shown below. Taking the bits out that are left behind will be a pain in the A.... I'm sure ! Does anyone know of an other method to blank off this bit of pipework ? Or a smart way of getting those bits out ? Thanks Edwin I usually spot weld on to broken stud to build it out a bit then weld a nut on to it and when its hot just take it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cieranc Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Easyouts won't shift them, they'll be too tight. Doesn't look like enough left to get the molegrips on either. So my method would be, remove manifold, grind the studs flat, and drill them out. Or if the blanking plate is going to be permanent, then just grind the studs flat and weld the plate on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokydiesel Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Thanks for all the quick replies ! The moment I put my eyes on these bolts I just knew they were going to snap....... I've had a few pints in the mean time and decided that plan A will be: drilling out the bits (after a good nights sleep) Not to bothered about the thread that's inside the manifold, if I damage it while drilling I'll just put two longer bolts straight through ! I tested my drill and found out that it is too big/long to fit between the radiator and the manifold end, so I'll be looking for a different drill tomorrow. Once I'll have it fitted, that EGR kit better be any good..or else... Guess this is what Land Rover-ing is all about..... I'll keep you posted ! Edwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Buy many drill bits as you are in for war!!Minimum 10 drill bits will go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokydiesel Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Sorted !! I drilled straight through the remaining bits and bolted the blanking plate up with 2 M5 bolts. Well, I make it sound easier than it was, really... Like Philip said, I should have heated the manifold up before removing the original bolts, but hey..... Thanks again for helping out guys ! Edwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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