1993 Chevy Astro connector

Tiny
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  • 1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,000 MILES
The connector for the return hose snapped at the intake manifold the replacement is easy, but the threading from the old one is stuck in the manifold. I have tried a screw extractor but it is so corroded that it just enlarged the hole. Now I have no way to remove it. Any tips would help
Friday, April 23rd, 2010 AT 6:11 AM

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Tiny
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I'd remove the manifold, so crap doesn't get into the cooling system. You could try a left handed drill bit, reversing drill. I'd probably have to try different things, see what will work. You might be able to find a tap the same size as internal threads, work the tap and see if the old thread pieces from the broken part, will break out?
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010 AT 11:04 AM

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