Resolved "U" Tranny bolt broke off in engine block

[AlmightySo]

Doing work on my new gsx, running into all types of problems from the po, missing dowel pin, half broken starter cover, the list goes on but now I seemed to fine that the U bolt has been snapped off into the block of the engine. Any ideas on how to get this bolt out?

 

[92AWDHX40]

Man drill that thing with a drill bit small and work your way out anyway you can get it out, ez out that bolt if you can. doesn't look too bad ive seen worse but good luck with that sucks that its in the location it is and it being a important bolt in that area.

 

[crimsondragon]

Get some cobalt bits to drill it. Standard black oxide bits will not work here. Neither will the titanium ones. The bolt and and easy out are both hardened steel. The bolt is definitely grade 8 or higher for sure.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Yep grade 8 looks like it would be easier to get that block out of the car that's just me, that bolt isn't that long either probably a inch left in there or so, did you tighten it too much.

 

[AlmightySo]

So far ive used a couple drill bits, carbide burr did some justice, ordering some carbide bits and going from there.
Tried freezing it and hammering it with a punch also.

 

[AlmightySo]

Unable because I dont have what their advice is telling me to do, unwilling is one thing im not,

 

[inthemidst]

Just remove engine and take to a machine shop that's the best way might charge 85$.

 

[AlmightySo]

Fixed it myself, used a carbide drill bit, carbide grinding bur and tapped it, so its back to normal. Thanks for all the support and ideas.