• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

Broken oil pan Bolt


GotBronco-itus?

New Member
Joined
Jul 14, 2011
Messages
45
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
ABQ New Mexico
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
Currently swapping in 302 V8
Transmission
Manual
So I was taking off the oil pan on my 302 and one of the bolts snapped off, its real small and I was wondering what is the best way to take it out? using an easy out or?:icon_confused:
 


littlezell

New Member
Joined
Mar 10, 2012
Messages
81
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Young Harris Ga
Vehicle Year
1996
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
is there any of it sticking out??? and um how much room you got to play with?
 

GotBronco-itus?

New Member
Joined
Jul 14, 2011
Messages
45
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
ABQ New Mexico
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
Currently swapping in 302 V8
Transmission
Manual
Its not even sticking out a little, and the engine is out on a stand
 

doorgunner

Lab Rat for V.A. hospital
U.S. Military - Veteran
V8 Engine Swap
MTOTM Winner
2009 Truck of The Year
TRS Banner 2010-2011
TRS Banner 2012-2015
Joined
Oct 22, 2008
Messages
12,784
Reaction score
516
Points
113
Location
New Orleans (8' below sea level & sinking)
Vehicle Year
1934/1989
Make / Model
Ford Ranger
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
350+1
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
2WD
Total Lift
N/A
Total Drop
3/4
Tire Size
23570R15
My credo
JESUS Loves Ya!
well....use a center-punch to mark the middle of the bolt to help the drill(bit) start drilling easier.......if you could get a left-handed drill(bit)--it might back out the rest of the broken bolt while you are drilling a hole in it for the easy out to fit in!
 

GotBronco-itus?

New Member
Joined
Jul 14, 2011
Messages
45
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
ABQ New Mexico
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
Currently swapping in 302 V8
Transmission
Manual
Thanks for the help! Im going to get the left threaded bits and easy out with in the next few days.
 

adsm08

Senior Master Grease Monkey
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
Ford Technician
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Sep 20, 2009
Messages
34,623
Reaction score
3,613
Points
113
Location
Dillsburg PA
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Tire Size
31X10.50X15
Do you know why it broke?

I have had some success removing broken bolts by drilling a hole about 1/2 to 3/4 (depending on bolt size) or the bolt's diameter and then pounding the next sized torx bit into the hole. The points dig in and grab and will work better than most easy-out setups.


Be careful though, it doesn't work well on off-centered holes and it doesn't work at all on rusted together stuff or crossed threads, and if you snap a torx bit off in there you are done. It takes special machinist bits to drill through them.
 

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Members online

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Truck of The Month


Kirby N.
March Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top