Broken header bolt

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 01:23 AM

Went to uninstall the h pipe and snapped the lower manifold flange bolt off on the passenger side.
It is not however a clean snap so theres room to work.
is there any way i can put a nut on and back the bolt out of there?
or use an easy out.
I really dont want to pull the exhaust manifold.
Cant afford to right now and i cant stand this horrific exhaust leak.
The cobra is running like shit right now because of it.

HELP!

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 07:44 AM

what if i grinded down part of the flange and that gave me just enough room to slip a nut on and torque it down?

CobraStang161 · September 22nd, 2010, 08:10 AM

Is there enough room to get a vise grip in there? If so just clamp the vise grip down really hard and just turn it counterclockwise. It should come out with ease. My suggestion is invest in some stage 8 locking header bolts. Their like 40$ from dagostino racing and they are very strong, and won't loosen up over time.

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 08:36 AM

there is noooo room for a vice.

CobraStang161 · September 22nd, 2010, 09:30 AM

I would suggest welding a nut on it then and removing it that way.

Trick Tuners · September 22nd, 2010, 10:42 AM

If you can get a small pipe wrench on there it will get it out. The pipe wrench is a great tool for getting out the shafts of broken bolts, as long as it sticks out about 1/2" or more. It its sticking out 1/4" you might give it a shot, but welding a nut on may be a better option in that case.

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 11:28 AM

So you guys are saying that i can in fact be backed out?

zinc-vert02 · September 22nd, 2010, 11:43 AM

yes^

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 11:44 AM

it can come out the direction facing the deck.
Not the overhead?

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 11:50 AM

can i not just put a nut on there and turn the impact to tighten and just pull it out that way?

Trick Tuners · September 22nd, 2010, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Hourofpain

can i not just put a nut on there and turn the impact to tighten and just pull it out that way?

no, that is a bad idea and might break off the last bit. I don't see any way to use a nut without welding it on there.

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 12:30 PM

so if i understand correctly there isnt a top to this stud.
as in nothing secures it on the engine side to the flange?

CobraStang161 · September 22nd, 2010, 12:36 PM

no, its just a stud.

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 12:49 PM

then how does it stay secure inside the flange and why would screwing a nut on to back it out be a bad idea?

zigbigadoru · September 22nd, 2010, 12:49 PM

....what are you guys TALKING about? it has to be connected at BOTH ends or it would just fall out...

if its a stud you can turn it counter clockwise and it will back out....if its a bolt then you should be able to rip it out the other end or turn it clockwise (counterclockwise for the bolt) and it should come out

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 12:53 PM

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 01:02 PM

I have no access to a welder or a placed to take it off and weld a nut on. its why i ask if i could just grind down the flange enough to fit a nut on the stud.

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 01:11 PM

I called a shop and was told it would be around 200 dollars just to weld a nut on and pull the stud out

cc250r · September 22nd, 2010, 01:13 PM

use alot of jb weld jk if you cant get it out just drill it out and re thread it

Hourofpain · September 22nd, 2010, 01:22 PM

there is no room in there for a drill

September 22nd, 2010, 01:23 AM	#1
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	Broken header bolt Went to uninstall the h pipe and snapped the lower manifold flange bolt off on the passenger side. It is not however a clean snap so theres room to work. is there any way i can put a nut on and back the bolt out of there? or use an easy out. I really dont want to pull the exhaust manifold. Cant afford to right now and i cant stand this horrific exhaust leak. The cobra is running like shit right now because of it. HELP! __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps. Last edited by Hourofpain; October 4th, 2010 at 05:57 PM.

September 22nd, 2010, 07:44 AM	#2
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	what if i grinded down part of the flange and that gave me just enough room to slip a nut on and torque it down? __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

September 22nd, 2010, 08:10 AM	#3
CobraStang161 Hardcore Enthusiast 4V twin turbo 2000 GT I live my life a quarter mile at a time xD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,739 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is there enough room to get a vise grip in there? If so just clamp the vise grip down really hard and just turn it counterclockwise. It should come out with ease. My suggestion is invest in some stage 8 locking header bolts. Their like 40$ from dagostino racing and they are very strong, and won't loosen up over time. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Built 4V Motor with Sullivan Single Plane Intake Custom 66MM BB TT kit Borla XR-1 Dumped before rear Moser built 9" Rear 35 spline WaveTrac Diff with 3.75s 35 spline Moser axles 14PT roll cage and minitubbed

September 22nd, 2010, 08:36 AM	#4
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	there is noooo room for a vice. __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

September 22nd, 2010, 09:30 AM	#5
CobraStang161 Hardcore Enthusiast 4V twin turbo 2000 GT I live my life a quarter mile at a time xD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,739 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would suggest welding a nut on it then and removing it that way. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Built 4V Motor with Sullivan Single Plane Intake Custom 66MM BB TT kit Borla XR-1 Dumped before rear Moser built 9" Rear 35 spline WaveTrac Diff with 3.75s 35 spline Moser axles 14PT roll cage and minitubbed

September 22nd, 2010, 10:42 AM	#6
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,467 iTrader: 3 reviews	If you can get a small pipe wrench on there it will get it out. The pipe wrench is a great tool for getting out the shafts of broken bolts, as long as it sticks out about 1/2" or more. It its sticking out 1/4" you might give it a shot, but welding a nut on may be a better option in that case. __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

September 22nd, 2010, 11:28 AM	#7
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	So you guys are saying that i can in fact be backed out? __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

September 22nd, 2010, 11:43 AM	#8
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,963 iTrader: 1 reviews	yes^ __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

September 22nd, 2010, 11:44 AM	#9
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	it can come out the direction facing the deck. Not the overhead? __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps. Last edited by Hourofpain; September 22nd, 2010 at 11:49 AM.

September 22nd, 2010, 11:50 AM	#10
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	can i not just put a nut on there and turn the impact to tighten and just pull it out that way? __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

September 22nd, 2010, 12:30 PM	#12
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	so if i understand correctly there isnt a top to this stud. as in nothing secures it on the engine side to the flange? __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

September 22nd, 2010, 12:36 PM	#13
CobraStang161 Hardcore Enthusiast 4V twin turbo 2000 GT I live my life a quarter mile at a time xD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,739 iTrader: 0 reviews	no, its just a stud. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT Built 4V Motor with Sullivan Single Plane Intake Custom 66MM BB TT kit Borla XR-1 Dumped before rear Moser built 9" Rear 35 spline WaveTrac Diff with 3.75s 35 spline Moser axles 14PT roll cage and minitubbed

September 22nd, 2010, 12:49 PM	#14
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	then how does it stay secure inside the flange and why would screwing a nut on to back it out be a bad idea? __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

September 22nd, 2010, 12:53 PM	#16
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

September 22nd, 2010, 01:02 PM	#17
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have no access to a welder or a placed to take it off and weld a nut on. its why i ask if i could just grind down the flange enough to fit a nut on the stud. __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

September 22nd, 2010, 01:13 PM	#19
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September 22nd, 2010, 01:11 PM	#18
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	I called a shop and was told it would be around 200 dollars just to weld a nut on and pull the stud out __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

September 22nd, 2010, 01:22 PM	#20
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	there is no room in there for a drill __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

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