[Shop-talk] sheared bolts...I hate 'em

[Chris Kantarjiev]

Traci Pearson wrote:
> I've had my share of sheared bolts on 510s, and
> in the past I always had someone else extract
> them for me. But I want to learn to do it on myself.
> 
> This is a short 10 mm bolt that I know I didn't
> really torque down, but age and vibration and
> heat... Anyway, how can I get ahold of and back
> out the bolt part that's left inside? The bolt
> sheared below the lip of the hole, so there's
> nothing sticking out to grab on to.
> 

My condolences. We've all been there.

Check out http://www.dimebank.com/tech/BrokenBolt.html for a compendium 
of techniques and advice...

Best,
chris