broken bolt for the headers, help

[eclipse1999]

I broke a bolt while tightening my turbo headers. I don't know what to do now. There is 8 bolts together and now i'm left with 7. So the remaining bolt is in the head.

Is there anyway i can get this out with the limited space i have with turbo, downpipe in the way. Thanks a lot, or maybe i might be able to drive the car to a mechanic.

 

[91stocker]

How much of the bolt is sticking out? These works amazing if theres enough to grab.

Broken Stud Extractor

 

[eclipse1999]

None of the stud is sticking out, any other ways to get it out?

 

[SD99GST]

Bummer, I hate when this happens and seeing as how I work on my friends 1972 Datsun 510 its a frequent thing. Need to get yourself a extractor set, you drill a hole in the center of the bolt and then insert the correct size extractor. The extractor will jam into the whole you have drilled and as you turn counter clockwise to remove the broken piece the extractor will grip even tighter. Takes a little practice to get comfortable with but comes in really handy. Also spraying a type of PB blaster or WD-40 to help loosen will help with removal.

There are many different sets and kinds. Some come with the drill bits others are bought individually. Good luck man. This is to give you a idea of what it looks like.

 

[Misterbeechy]

these are my nitemares..

 

[420aPJ]

Just bought new headers and now im scared to swap them onto my car. Is there any way to prevent this from happening?

 

[Boosted_talon98]

these are my nitemares..

X2.. northen 2gs are nightmares with rust