ant.xlt.96
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- Location
- Roscoe, IL
- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ranger
- Engine Size
- 4.0L v6
- Transmission
- Automatic
Hi all,
I've got two snapped bolts out of the three that hold the alternator bracket. They're flush, so nothing to grab on to.
(This is a 96 4.0L xlt 2wd for reference. )
I've been able to drill out enough to try an ez-out screw removal tool, but the first one broke. I've taken this engine apart to the heads a few times already, so I'm not scared of getting in there, but i'm working on the street.
I don't have access to a welder and it doesn't seem like theres enough of the bolt to weld a nut on anyway.
Long story short: should I attempt to drill out the bolts and just retap the holes or is this something I should have it towed to an engine shop for them to repair.
Every thing else is running strong before the bolts snapped. Just need to reassemble and go.
Thanks!
I've got two snapped bolts out of the three that hold the alternator bracket. They're flush, so nothing to grab on to.
(This is a 96 4.0L xlt 2wd for reference. )
I've been able to drill out enough to try an ez-out screw removal tool, but the first one broke. I've taken this engine apart to the heads a few times already, so I'm not scared of getting in there, but i'm working on the street.
I don't have access to a welder and it doesn't seem like theres enough of the bolt to weld a nut on anyway.
Long story short: should I attempt to drill out the bolts and just retap the holes or is this something I should have it towed to an engine shop for them to repair.
Every thing else is running strong before the bolts snapped. Just need to reassemble and go.
Thanks!