Author Topic: S.O.S. (Read 3124 times)

SHREDDER · « **on:** January 03, 2006, 01:13:56 AM »

I ran into a bit of trouble working on my 98 B6 the other day. I got an aftermarket ignition advancer and when trying to remove the frozen OEM part I ended up stripping the bolt holding it in. I just bought a bolt extractor kit from Home Depot so I think I will try that. I was also thinking of using a propane torch to heat it up and maybe it will loosen up a bit. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2006, 06:02:10 AM »

Sounds more like you snapped it off, not stripped it, or you wouldn't be needing a bolt extractor.

I like to soak the broken bolt in penetrating oil and when drilling for the extractor, us a reverse twist drill bit and drill the hole with the motor in reverse. Sometimes, this will be enough to remove the bolt. If not, then use the extractor.

Just be VERY CAREFUL when drilling the hole in the bolt, if you break out of the bolt material, you'll be in the crankshaft - and you don't want to screw that up!

chupacabra · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2006, 06:29:28 AM »

Maybe he just rounded the head of the bolt??
You got some metric tools don't you Shredder?

SHREDDER · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2006, 07:15:31 PM »

Yes I have metric tools. It's a 7mm allen head that stripped. The entire bolt is still intact. A mechanic friend of mine just told me not to use the propane torch to heat it up cause of the aluminum parts in there. So I am going to try the extractor first and if that doesn't work then drill it out. He said if I put the transmission into gear then the crankshaft will not turn while I am working on it. Does that sound right?

Red01 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2006, 08:44:12 PM »

If it's really stuck on there, putting it in gear will just turn the rear wheel, even if it's on the ground. You can put pressure on the rear brake or slide a 2x4 thru the wheel & swingarm to keep the wheel from turning.

SHREDDER · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2006, 05:06:53 PM »

The bolt extractor worked like a charm. I ordered a new bolt from bikebandit for a whopping buck. Whew!