tapping out sheared stanless bolt

[awol1]

can someone tell me the proper method of removing a stainless steel bolt (not frozen) that someone sheared off by overtightening.

 

[jim dozier]

Re: tapping out sheared stanless bolt

Do a search on this forum for stuck bolts. Lots of good info here. If the bolt is not frozen and likely (and I emphasize likely) to come out easy, you can use an EZ-out extractor. However, a word of caution... the problem with EZ-outs is that they will break if you apply much force and then you have to extract the EZ-out stub which can be done but not without <br />To use one <br />1. Buy the appropriate size for the bolt at NAPA<br />2. Drill the appropriate size hole in the center of the bolt. (Use a new bit with lubricant and start with a center punch).<br />3. Tap the EZ-out in the hole and unscrew. BUT DON'T USE MUCH FORCE. If it won't come out refer to the results of your search on this forum.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: tapping out sheared stanless bolt

2.b - Try to drill the hole dead center and square, so if the easy out doesn't work than you can drill the bolt out & rethread. (Learned that on the hard way)

 

[outboardjake]

Re: tapping out sheared stanless bolt

Just get a heli-coil kit from napa for that size.<br />We deal with frozen bolts all the time because of the salt water. The fastest and least risky way is to use a heli-coil. If you break a easy-out your in trouble.