buggerit

I think one issue ive noticed is with the bolt it has the thread inside the block and outside the block and dividing the two sides is a smooth middle section that sits flush with the engine block so no thread to the engine block can be seen or accessed. Ill have a bit more of a mess and see how the next few days go.

Well I got a better blow torch from b and q today. Using plus gas still nothing been trying for an hour off and on. Its very hard to get in there. I have to grip it at an angle thats all I have with whats left of the bolt and the curve of the engine block. I may get lucky with the extractor and plusgas and the blow torch. But I can't just keep buying more tools. It looks like its just a job too far for me. Ive done more complicated jobs it just seems to be always rusted or broken bloody bolts I struggle with. If that fails im leaving it with the 3 bolts tbat are left and either live with it or sell it on I think

thanks mate I saw that one just wanted to check it would be suitable and not buy something thats a waste.!

can anyone recommend a basic burner, ive seen a lot of rubbish. cant afford a pro job but something that will do the job.

will try it again with the extractor if not ill get a burner if that fails its to the garage or i wait until i sell the bike on and tell the next guy!!

yes your right, the bolts on my grab rail where sheared when i got it and i tried an easy out tool but the drill bit broke on that. in the end i had to angle grind it off!!

Go back and have a look at what Megawatt suggested....get a small blowlamp and you should be able to heat up around the broken stud....with patience you should be able to get it out...When I was in the trade I always used to actually slightly tighten it before I undid it crack the seal as it were... i know thats what the plus gas says but its very hard to get any sort of leverage from any angle, if the bolt extractor can get hold of it i have a chance. i need to buy a blow torch but at this point its starting to add up, oh the joys!

sounds good, could i use a strong small drill bit to drill the bolt out in pieces to try to save the thread??

No, that won't work, they're for hollow spaces. I really wouldn't think about drilling and tapping the engine, without the proper equipment it'll end in tears bloody hell, well the blanks there surely a garage could do it.

ive also seen these could i use something like this rarther than buying a new threading tool? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8mm-STEEL-RIV ... 3f087a9cfe

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had another idead whilst i wait for my tool to come, the exhaust is bolted by two bolts diagonally. on the engine block there are two opposite blank spaces where it could be drilled, threaded for two new bolts going diagonally in the opposite direction which would work fine. how hard would this be to do? would i need a special drill bit for the engine block? any recommendations for a threading tool? is it something a garage could do cheap??

i filed down the bolt flat on both sides but it looks like ive got less bolt than i thought about half an inch! im hoping a bolt extractor will do it. having trouble getting grippers round it due to the engine block and its too small for a c spanner. extractor next then i might have to look at buying a torch great. going to soak it in plus gas till the extractor turns up.

well youve all give me more ways to skin a cat so thanks everyone I stand a better chance. will keep everyone up to date. Who knows if i keep a swear box when im doing it I maybe able to buy you all a pint next meet!

Seen a pair on demon tweaks for £45 quid that can be used for regular or impact tools. Might wait and see what I can do with the plus gas first

thinking of getting these as an investment?? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Impact-Stud-E ... 5d39378228

+1 Of just use a stud extractor!!! "> tempted to buy on of these, do they differ in quality ive seen them for various prices on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-3986-6- ... 256e948e7a http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-8-Drive-Imp ... 5d358983d3 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-8-Impact-Br ... 3383f29e4f http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271178764849 ?????

Its bolted to the engine would it be safe to heat up

thanks hopefully ill get to have a go this weekend looks like im off the road for now once i strip the exhaust off but fingers crossed ill get it sorted! will keep posted.

thanks ive ordered a file and plus gas so will try this first then move on to the blow torch method if this fails! sounds like a good idea!

looks like that will do it. when i take the downpipes of theres a fair bit of space. thanks

thanks Tango, will try first actually. i need to buy some files any recomendations??

ok get the point lol. will drop in at the garage at some point see what they can do. ive seen those easy out sets but the bolts that small i reckon it would bust.

That won't work, it's just for soldering, save your money guess that answers that lol thought it might not be good enough

what about that burner would it be hot enough and sorry as ive never done it before what do i weld with. for example with a soldering gun i would use soldering wire. what would i use to attach the nut to the bolt??