lksmith95

there is a stud broken off that is keeping my timing chain cover from coming off. it is broken of about 1/2 an inch inside the hole. what is the best/easiest way to get it out? thanks.

fordaillac

stud extractor kit .you need to drill a hole in the center of the bolt and use a stud extractor.you have to drill in the center of the bolt/stud.if you drill off center you may run into problems.these are 2 types.google stud removel-

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, those suck. They break off then you can't drill anymore because they're hardened.

I don't know what to tell you other than you'll probably damage the cover trying to fix it.

Taman76

Lots of heat. torch it till it is red hot then grab it with a pair of vice grips and turn it out.

techrep

iTrader: (1)

How's he going to grab it when it's broke off 1/2" inside the hole ??

Taman76

Good question. Guess I missed that part. At that point his only option is the drill.

dr_bowtie

if it's broken inside the hole there shouldn't be anything for the cover to hang on...

if all the others are out just wiggle, lube and pry...the threaded portion will go into the block so no threads to grab in the cover itself. Once the cover is off then you can wire brush around the bolt, heat and remove

qdeezie

Is the engine in or out of the truck?

Just call me Sean

iTrader: (1)

Corrosion is holding the cover on. You're a mechanic, you know how cruddy bolts can get.

lksmith95

out of the truck