Broken spark coil screw

2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
102 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Broke off spark coil mounting screw ford 2003 cv. How do I fix it?
May 2, 2011 at 2:00 AM
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FIXITMR
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th screw that holds it to it's mounting spot?
May 2, 2011 at 2:12 AM
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TCSI
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yes.
May 2, 2011 at 2:33 AM
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If the little bolt is broken off flush, we have used a left hand drill bit. It works in reverse and sometimes will grab and pull the broken part out.
May 2, 2011 at 11:39 PM
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To add---be sure you drill the center and do not damage the threads in the intake.
May 2, 2011 at 11:40 PM
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TCSI
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Thank you. It was broken about 1/4" recessed.. I couldn't get a good angle with the drill. Those screws are hard stuff. I ended up drilling the hole bigger and rethreading with a machine screw. That worked. Thanks!
May 3, 2011 at 1:39 AM
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