broken bolt

I am so irritated at whoever decided that blue locktite needed to be on these bolts, but nonetheless here we are. I have only just started this job of replacing the sway bar bushings (not the links). The first bolt fought with every turn so I figured locktite was involved, I torched it and it...

Hi all, I recently noticed a slight leak in the lower thermostat housing of my 2002 ford explorer. Went to the dealer for all the parts, no problem. Disconnected all the hoses and sensors, removed the top housing without a problem. When it came to the lower t-stat housing, 2 of the 3 bolts came...

Has anyone had to remove the alternator mount. I broke off a bolt and am having trouble getting it out. Breaking off a drill bit in it didn't help! I either want to remove it to get a better angle or try a "Rescue Bit", they only run $50!:eek: The problem I see with taking it out is the same as...

Tried searching, but didn't find much... While tightening down some loose LIM bolts near the back, driver side (cylinder #5, I think?) I snapped one of the 10mm bolts off. It is still a bit loose and I have leaking oil and coolant causing my Eploder to run less than perfect. Is this a simple...

hello guys....i have a 2000 mountaineer with 59k miles.... i changed my spark plugs this weekend and noticed that one of my wires (passenger side front) was dirty on the outside closest to the plug. after changing my plugs, i checked my manifold bolts (all rusty) and realized that one manifold...

Come to find out my rear shock has had a broken upper bolt for the past month and is the reason ive been hearing a booming sound in my rear end when going over bumps. how easy of a fix is it? and is it safe to drive with it hanging there? i took the spare tire off so it shouldnt rub the body...

So I bought this broken bolt extraction kit made by alden called the Drill-Out Extractor. I ordered the 1/2 inch kit and they gave me a 3/8 inch instead. Now I am not all too sure how this thing works so I was wondering if this size would work on a 1/2 inch bolt.