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1996 Oldsmobile 88 Repair Question


Topics covered: Broken bolt, Tire.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on January 8, 2013

Oldsmobile 88 Broken bolt Problem

I broke the bolt off in the idler tension pulley. what's the best way to remove the broken bolt, dill out with a drill bit? Please advise.
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Replied on January 8, 2013

Drill a hole in the center of the broken bolt. Then use an easy out to remove the old bolt. If you try to remove the entire bolt with a drill, you will end up taking out the threads and having to retap the hole.

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