Broken Bolt in Turbo

[cstaff25]

Can I remove this bolt some how? I don't have a drill or any kind of power tools for that matter. If it's not clear, this bolt is in the intake side. Sorry it's not the greatest picture, but you can kind of get the idea.

 

[pauleyman]

No different than removing any broken bolt. You're going to need at least a drill.

 

[Colt4G63 also]

Yes, it should be easy, but you will need to get tools.

 

[cstaff25]

What kind or is there like a removal kit? Thanks for the quick response.

Sorry, didn't see the first post about the drill for some reason.

 

[mattiouti]

get a drill and a couplle of drill bits. start small and work your way up to as wide as possible. It should start backing out at that point. if not try to find a stud extractor

 

[JusMX141]

Unless that bolt is cross-threaded, it will come right out since the head is now broken off and there's no stress on the bolt.

You'll need a drill that goes both directions, and a left-handed 1/8" drill bit....possibly a screw extractor.

 

[clipto]

That bolt should be easy to get out. After installing back together maybe try do a boost leak to make it'srunning good with no leaks. Also I noticed some oil around the turbo check all oil leaks and bolts are tight and sealed.

 

[cstaff25]

Thanks everyone for all your help. I am going to see tomorrow if a buddy of mine has these tools I could borrow and if I can it out.

That bolt should be easy to get out. After installing back together maybe try do a boost leak to make it'srunning good with no leaks. Also I noticed some oil around the turbo check all oil leaks and bolts are tight and sealed.

Funny thing...I was actually doing a boost leak test and I had a bad leak coming from this spot. I went to tighten the left-side bolt cause it was loose, but it wouldn't tighten down for some reason. Then I went to the other one and didn't check for tightness before trying to tighten (stupid me) and that's when it snapped.

As far as the oil leak goes, the engine had oil leaks everywhere when I got it. I have fixed most, but the engine is so dirty now. It needs a really good clean.

Thanks again.

Before I attempt to extract the bolt this afternoon I had one more question. I have no experience with broken bolts like this to be honest, but I got a buddy that's going to help me out. My question is will there need to be some specific precaution to take for metal shavings? If so, what might that be?

 

[Selling4G63TParts]

Drill it out and get a tap and dye kit. clean up the treads once you clear the old bolt and replace the bolt. I had a similar setup and used allen bolts. Once I dropped the bolt into the turbo, tried to fish it out with a magnet and got the magnet stuck in there as well. This was all after just having just swapped out to a new turbo so I had to pull it back off and tear it down. Good times.

 

[cstaff25]

So upon further pre-inspection, the left side bolt that I mentioned wouldn't tighten down was stripped and the hole it goes in seems to be smoothed off. Since that left side has an open back on it where the bolt comes out, is there anything wrong with sliding a bolt in there that is a little longer and smaller in diameter and then putting a nut on the other side to tighten it down?

 

[JusMX141]

There's not enough space for a nut to properly tighten down if you do this....I highly recommend either tapping it for a slightly-larger SAE bolt or buying a heli-coil kit and fixing it that way.

 

[Roberti 2G]

I have a new cover laying around if you want it for cheap. Its been sand blasted and i ran a tap through all the holes.

 

[Bladetwister]

Thanks everyone for all your help. I am going to see tomorrow if a buddy of mine has these tools I could borrow and if I can it out.



Funny thing...I was actually doing a boost leak test and I had a bad leak coming from this spot. I went to tighten the left-side bolt cause it was loose, but it wouldn't tighten down for some reason. Then I went to the other one and didn't check for tightness before trying to tighten (stupid me) and that's when it snapped.

As far as the oil leak goes, the engine had oil leaks everywhere when I got it. I have fixed most, but the engine is so dirty now. It needs a really good clean.

Thanks again.

Before I attempt to extract the bolt this afternoon I had one more question. I have no experience with broken bolts like this to be honest, but I got a buddy that's going to help me out. My questions is will there need to be some specific precaution to take for metal shavings? If so, what might that be?

Before you start drilling shove a suitably sized cloth into the opening (compressor discharge). The best machining tool to use is a carbide countersink. Drill bits are not useless, but very close. You can contact MSC Tool Supply on the web and they can get you headed in the right direction.

 

[cstaff25]

Just wanted to say thank you again to all you who posted. I got both bolts replaced yesterday when I finally had warm enough weather and got everything sealed up so no more air leak. My buddy had to bail on me so I decide have to spend some money on some extra tools, but they will be used a lot in the future so no biggie. Also, thanks to the one who offered the replacement.

Thanks again.