Jonesy

"Rachael" <rfearnhead@mybra.btinternet.com> wrote in message news:<bnf1e0$mtv$1@sparta.btinternet.com>...
> > >
> > > Basically the top where the Torque Screw goes into the teeth are
> stripped.
> > > So it is not a snug fit
> >
> > OK, I'm guessing on the "divided by a common language" principal.
> >
> > I'm guessing, here, but do you have a TORX bolt/set screw[1]?
> >

> If it is, the head of the bolt can be carefully drilled off so that what is
> left is effectively a stud. Just use a drill about the same diameter as the
> hole in the bolt head. The cylinder head can then be removed from the block
> and the offending "stud" removed with a stud extractor.

There is actually a special-made drill bit for exactly such an
operation. I have used it for exhaust manifold studs gone wrong.

It is a reverse-twist bit. You use a dental burr chucked into a
Dremel to indent the top of the stud. Then apply the drill bit with
the drill set to "reverse." Now, this is after a couple of days
soaking with a penetrating oil. I have always been able to get the
job done this way. It may not work in this case, but it's worth a
shot.
--
Jonesy

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