HELP...Broken Intake Bolt - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Larry68GMC · 11-12-2002, 09:25 PM

I was swapping Intakes and went to take old one off, put socket on the bolt, started taking loose and the head snapped off. I have about 1/4 inch of bolt sticking out. I tried vise grips and that didn't budge it. Any other ideas? Thanks

WORNBRAKES · 11-12-2002, 09:32 PM

You could try some penatrating oil or try heating it up. If that don't work, Get a set of easy outs. You can buy just the particular size you need or buy a set. They are very handy.

cableguy0 · 11-12-2002, 09:36 PM

go get a can of pb blaster very very good stuff makes wd40 look terrible. soak it down then try the vise grips again. or go get urself a stud remover socket. u could also try a left handed drill bit

*Piston* · 11-12-2002, 09:53 PM

PB Blaster!, that with a little heat should get it moving again.
There haven't been to many GM's I haven't removed using that method. Mainly because the bolts that break are 1 of the 4 near the thermostat and seize from the coolant corrosion. PB will cut right through that type of corrosion. the heat will make it work a bit faster while expanding the head slightly.

basicly do what cableguy recommended and add heat. (just a small propane bottle will do)

jasonrog · 11-12-2002, 10:27 PM

What is PB?

*Piston* · 11-12-2002, 10:28 PM

http://www.pbblaster.com

cableguy0 · 11-12-2002, 10:30 PM

pb blaster is an excellent penetrating lube that is by far better than almost anythign else out there. i havent found anything thats better . i know that stuff has saved me hours of fighting with bolts. stuff that i let soak in wd40 for days and still wouldnt come loos pb blaster had it free in 10 minutes or so and thats not exxageration

cableguy0 · 11-12-2002, 10:31 PM

d@mn piston ya beat me to it

*Piston* · 11-12-2002, 10:32 PM

lol I picked the lazy way...

jasonrog · 11-13-2002, 12:17 AM

Where can I buy this in Canada?

cableguy0 · 11-13-2002, 12:21 AM

have no clue about canada but here in america every auto parts store known carries it

Larry68GMC · 11-13-2002, 01:03 AM

Thanks guys I will go get me some pb blaster in the morning. Piston got it the broken bolt is the first one on the passenger side.

Larry68GMC · 11-13-2002, 10:54 PM

Thanks for all the help. The PB Blaster worked like a champ. Now I can finish swapping my intake. Thanks again guys.

*Fast68Chevy* · 11-14-2002, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cableguy0
have no clue about canada but here in america every auto parts store known carries it

cept for auto zone, at least around here anyways
PB is the way to go, NAPA stores have the stuff, use it pretty much everyday

around 4 bucks a can,

WD40 is same as using water

Ed ke6bnl · 11-14-2002, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cableguy0
pb blaster is an excellent penetrating lube that is by far better than almost anythign else out there. i havent found anything thats better . i know that stuff has saved me hours of fighting with bolts. stuff that i let soak in wd40 for days and still wouldnt come loos pb blaster had it free in 10 minutes or so and thats not exxageration

I agree it is the best I get it at Wal Mart . May need to lay a nut over the bolt and weld it to it to turn it out . Ed ke6bnl So. Calif

Jmac05 · 11-14-2002, 01:44 PM

IF you get an easy out, and use it:
DON"T BREAK IT!!!
YOu think the bolts are tough to get out...
Ezouts become an oxymoron if you break them.

11-12-2002, 09:25 PM	#1
Larry68GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 289	HELP...Broken Intake Bolt I was swapping Intakes and went to take old one off, put socket on the bolt, started taking loose and the head snapped off. I have about 1/4 inch of bolt sticking out. I tried vise grips and that didn't budge it. Any other ideas? Thanks __________________ 71 GMC LWB 350, Dart Pro1's 200/64cc,10.2:1 RPM AirGap, 224/234 @50 496/518 lift w/1.6 roller rockers, 2500 stall '05 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab 4x4, 4 inch lift and 35's CTD

11-12-2002, 09:32 PM	#2
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	You could try some penatrating oil or try heating it up. If that don't work, Get a set of easy outs. You can buy just the particular size you need or buy a set. They are very handy. __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

11-12-2002, 09:36 PM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	go get a can of pb blaster very very good stuff makes wd40 look terrible. soak it down then try the vise grips again. or go get urself a stud remover socket. u could also try a left handed drill bit __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-12-2002, 10:30 PM	#7
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	pb blaster is an excellent penetrating lube that is by far better than almost anythign else out there. i havent found anything thats better . i know that stuff has saved me hours of fighting with bolts. stuff that i let soak in wd40 for days and still wouldnt come loos pb blaster had it free in 10 minutes or so and thats not exxageration __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-12-2002, 10:31 PM	#8
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	d@mn piston ya beat me to it __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-12-2002, 09:53 PM	#4
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,300	PB Blaster!, that with a little heat should get it moving again. There haven't been to many GM's I haven't removed using that method. Mainly because the bolts that break are 1 of the 4 near the thermostat and seize from the coolant corrosion. PB will cut right through that type of corrosion. the heat will make it work a bit faster while expanding the head slightly. basicly do what cableguy recommended and add heat. (just a small propane bottle will do)

11-12-2002, 10:27 PM	#5
jasonrog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 248	What is PB?

11-12-2002, 10:28 PM	#6
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,300	http://www.pbblaster.com

11-12-2002, 10:32 PM	#9
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,300	lol I picked the lazy way...

11-13-2002, 12:17 AM	#10
jasonrog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Posts: 248	Where can I buy this in Canada?

11-13-2002, 12:21 AM	#11
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	have no clue about canada but here in america every auto parts store known carries it __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-13-2002, 01:03 AM	#12
Larry68GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 289	Thanks guys I will go get me some pb blaster in the morning. Piston got it the broken bolt is the first one on the passenger side. __________________ 71 GMC LWB 350, Dart Pro1's 200/64cc,10.2:1 RPM AirGap, 224/234 @50 496/518 lift w/1.6 roller rockers, 2500 stall '05 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab 4x4, 4 inch lift and 35's CTD

11-13-2002, 10:54 PM	#13
Larry68GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 289	Thanks for all the help. The PB Blaster worked like a champ. Now I can finish swapping my intake. Thanks again guys. __________________ 71 GMC LWB 350, Dart Pro1's 200/64cc,10.2:1 RPM AirGap, 224/234 @50 496/518 lift w/1.6 roller rockers, 2500 stall '05 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab 4x4, 4 inch lift and 35's CTD

11-14-2002, 01:44 PM	#16
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