Plastic hose connector snapped off exhaust manifold

[toomuchclub_1113]

Looking for a suggestion as to how to get this out without damaging threads.<br /><br />The piece that's left is flush with the riser, can't crack it out...nothing to crank. I'm trying to chip away at it but I don't want to damage threads. Should I use heat? Or maybe try to freeze it? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[toomuchclub_1113]

Re: Plastic hose connector snapped off exhaust manifold

Forgot to add, this is a 1996 4.3LX

 

[2770]

Re: Plastic hose connector snapped off exhaust manifold

Did you say it was plastic??????? if so try some carb. cleaner.It crumbles certain plastics. CC

 

[toomuchclub_1113]

Re: Plastic hose connector snapped off exhaust manifold

OK I'll give it a try, have some right out in the garage. Thanks<br /><br />Yes it is plastic.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Plastic hose connector snapped off exhaust manifold

Melt it out with a torch... the manifold is Iron... <br />Then replace it with a Brass one....

 

[ODDD1]

Re: Plastic hose connector snapped off exhaust manifold

Sunny, get one of your larger, beat up screwdrivers and heat the tip up smokin hot...stick into the remainder of the plastic and allow to cool...now you have something to twist on.

 

[toomuchclub_1113]

Re: Plastic hose connector snapped off exhaust manifold

Happy Easter,<br /><br />I think melting it out is the only thing to do. This is on the Starboard side and awfully close tho the fuel filter. I'll need one of those small torches I think.