my block is so messed up. im lost, and dont want to give up!

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  • dr.strangelove
    E30 Modder
    • Jan 2005
    • 847
    #1

    my block is so messed up. im lost, and dont want to give up!

    my engine mount bracket on the driver's side, broke clean off of my block, shearing the four bolts flush with the block. the top two are out but the bottom two, (one with half an extractor in there that is hardened steel mind you) are still in there.

    I need ideas, considering buying a carbide tip, but tried a cobalt drill tip and nothing.

    this is ridiculous, and i dont have the money to replace the whole engine ( which i would much rather do) but if i can save it, i will.

    help, anyone any ideas, anything?
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    • rs4pro3
      R3V Elite
      • Oct 2003
      • 5808
      #2
      Drill threw, Insert extractor, Have a friend heat the area with a torch, then pull it out. The heat will help loosen it up, Just make sure to shield the oil pan or any flamable areas.
      85 325e 2.7 ITB'd stroker

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        • nickmp0wer
          Banned
          • Jul 2004
          • 1427
          #3
          are extractors the same as easy outs? i hate those fucking things...

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            • dr.strangelove
              E30 Modder
              • Jan 2005
              • 847
              #4
              damn easy outs are worthless. good idea, bad follow thru. Will the carbide tip do the trick? thats the main question, or would i be better off taking the whole goddamn engine out and work on it then. Its a tough spot to access, and i can barely reach the rear lower right one.

              damn.

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                • PrinceE30
                  Wrencher
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 282
                  #5
                  Re: my block is so messed up. im lost, and dont want to give

                  Originally posted by dr.strangelove
                  my engine mount bracket on the driver's side, broke clean off of my block, shearing the four bolts flush with the block. the top two are out but the bottom two, (one with half an extractor in there that is hardened steel mind you) are still in there.

                  I need ideas, considering buying a carbide tip, but tried a cobalt drill tip and nothing.

                  this is ridiculous, and i dont have the money to replace the whole engine ( which i would much rather do) but if i can save it, i will.

                  help, anyone any ideas, anything?
                  What sort of engine do you have in there now? I have an E engine in good condition that I want to get rid of. PM me.

                  -Prince
                  Randall Prince
                  http://www.rp1.us/ Used Cars

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                    • dr.strangelove
                      E30 Modder
                      • Jan 2005
                      • 847
                      #6
                      i have a 1990 325is. 2.5 i engine. my boss knows of a place that does EDM. hes gonna call around for me, hopefully well come up with something.

                      but still any ideas are welcome!

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                        • bddog
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Feb 2004
                          • 351
                          #7
                          Cut , file or dremel a slot in it. Back it out with a screw driver.
                          Buy a couple of reverse drill bits. Sometimes it will back out while you are drilling through it, to use an extractor.
                          If the extractor fails, drill it out and insert helicoil. Everthing is fixable with a large enough hammer.--Steve

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