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I was putting an E-series fan belt protector thingy on my car and Ive broken the bolt on the waterpump (I think). Anyone got any ideas?
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how exactly is it broken?
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I snapped the bolt off when trying to undo it.
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You will have to get a mobile mechanic out (or get yourself to a mechanic) and they should be able to extract the remaining bolt bit and put a new (whole) bolt in.
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Just slidin'
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Yeah Ive got Threadtek on their way out now. Going to cost $90+. That sucks real bad.
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^^^^ What he said.
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Just slidin'
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All fixed. $80 for removal of snapped bolt, and $2 for 2 new set screws.
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That sucks.. I spose now i don't feel so bad about ripping the face off my old head unit trying to change a light bulb ![]() |
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waterpump? do you mean thermostat housing? or am i thinking of something else
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Yeah thats the one. It cost me $120 all up for a bloody fan belt cover. Spewin.
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