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GRRRR....how do you remove a broken easy-out? 200

posted by  unggthat on  Fri Apr 30 04:39 CST 2004
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OK, so this is on my dad's '98 S90, but it doesn't make much difference. The rear control arm bolt sheared right off when I tried to take it out. Unlike our trusty 240's, the bolt goes into a plate that is welded to the car, with no access to the top of it. After drilling the bolt out, I used a BIG screw extractor, which promptly broke insite the drilled hole. Now, I can't get the screw extractor piece out, as it is hardened and tempered chrome vanadium steel. What the crap? Why do screw extractors break when that is precisely what they are not supposed to do? I'm so angry. Even with a cobalt bit, drilling does nothing except put out smoke. 2+ hours of pounding with a hammer and chisel has yeilded nothing except a few little chunks broken off the easy out. How can I get this thing out? thanks for any advice! I'm willing to try casting a spell on the stupid thing!

Nate Gundy
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'86 240DL sedan, 260K miles, M46, K cam, 25/21mm sways, 260 front and wagon rear springs; http://valvespringcompressor.weblogs.us/






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