One of the bolts that holds the nose panel is broken, the top of the bolt is missing but the bolt is still in there. It was already broken when i got the car.

 

Anyone got any ideas on how this could be removed?

 

Thanks.

 

snx.

drill it out....need a fast drill, hardened bit and steady hand

if you knacker the thread just get a helicoil for the same size hole

Tap it round and out with a centre punch or chisel?

 

Or drill a pilot hole and take it out with a reverse thread stud extractor?

 

Could you hacksaw a slot into it and get it out with a screwdriver?

 

I hate knackered / sheared bolts!

Soak it in WD40 or CRC first

Thanks for the replies, might try soaking it with WD40 and tapping it out, then take a drill to it...

Thanks for the replies, might try soaking it with WD40 and tapping it out, then take a drill to it...

 

IIRC diesel is the best for soaking / freeing up stuck bolts

sonix were abouts in E London are you ? i might be able to help you out ?

Try turning it from underneath with pliers as if you are still tightening it up

Problem with stud exctractors is they expand the bolt and jam it in the thread. Best way i've found is to drill it then knock a spline drive bit in, should come straight out :)