I have nursed along a leaking water pump for a couple of weeks. Yesterday, after all my parts arrived, I dove into the project. Pretty straight forward until the very last bolt on the bottom of the water pump broke. There is a small portion that remains visible. This is what I am thinking but looking for thoughts from those that have experienced this.
First, try to secure a set of really tight vise grips onto the section of bolt that remains- I doubt this will work.
Second, work through the process of using an easy out- this might work, but 50/50 chance based upon my history.
Third, drill out the entire bolt as close as I can to the original size without creating damage to threads, pick out the remaining pieces of the bolt- this could work, but also comes with risk.
Fourth, if three works, run a thread chaser to clean things up.
Fifth, and last resort that I know of, completely drill out and Heli-Coil- I really don't want to do this.
Anybody have any other tricks?
I also believe that I should replace all the bolts that house the water pump. They all seemed as though they were in "tough shape" and probably good precaution. Do you then use anti-seize, lock tight or?
Thanks for any help you can offer, I am anxious to get it back on the road.
Dustin
First, try to secure a set of really tight vise grips onto the section of bolt that remains- I doubt this will work.
Second, work through the process of using an easy out- this might work, but 50/50 chance based upon my history.
Third, drill out the entire bolt as close as I can to the original size without creating damage to threads, pick out the remaining pieces of the bolt- this could work, but also comes with risk.
Fourth, if three works, run a thread chaser to clean things up.
Fifth, and last resort that I know of, completely drill out and Heli-Coil- I really don't want to do this.
Anybody have any other tricks?
I also believe that I should replace all the bolts that house the water pump. They all seemed as though they were in "tough shape" and probably good precaution. Do you then use anti-seize, lock tight or?
Thanks for any help you can offer, I am anxious to get it back on the road.
Dustin