Snapped oil fitting. Ideas to remove?

[jntar]

Snapped off a hollow turbo inlet oil fitting on the back of my block. Can't get it to come loose with an easy out. Can't get a drill down in there. Anyone have an idea other than pulling the motor? Not been my day today...

[Dj Buttchug]

heat that bitch up and try again with the easy out

[jntar]

I did get the torch out :(

Someone suggested finding a left threaded bolt and try that. Probably going to tap some threads into the fitting and give that a try.

[bmwman91]

Where on the block is this, exactly? I know of some oiling holes in the back of the head, but I've never seen them in the block (unless you added one).

Anyway, yeah a left-handed tap and bolt could be your best bet if you are trying to avoid pulling the engine.

[Dj Buttchug]

i think the op is running his oil feed from the back of the head.

[ahlem]

90 degree drill adapter from Harbor Freight and a left hand thread drill bit? you might have to grind the drill bit shorter for clearance and pack the opening with grease so no chips go the wrong place. Is the fitting brass? Anything hanging out at all that could be hit with a chisel to loosen it up a bit?

[jntar]

Many many cigarettes and curse words later...

[TobyB]

Yuk. Glad it finally came out.

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