Thread: Over-torqued bolt what to do?
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Old 08-21-2010, 10:27 AM
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Re: Over-torqued bolt what to do?
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Originally Posted by ASJT3 View Post
Hey guys,

When installing my water pump I over-torqued one of the bolts thanks to a faulty torque wrench and ended up shearing off the bolt head. It's not a big deal right now because the pump is working properly with no leaks. However, if and when I need to replace the pump, how do I go about removing the bolt shank?

Thanks, Alex
since this is just a bolt that broke due to over torquing here in this application and the threads are not damaged stud not bottomed out , you should have no problem removing with a 1/4 inch REVERSE drill bit. then as the bit cuts into the stud the bolt will unscrew.
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