Need help ASAP
#1
Need help ASAP
96 Chev 1500 5.0, was replacing the heater core and the two lines today. When I went to remove the quick disconnect male end that goes into the engine just behind the thermostat it broke off inside... I tried using vice grips to twist what was left and it broke off, so then I used a bolt extractor and it just dug the edges to where I am nervous that I will ruin the threads... So now I have this stupid piece broke off in my engine so thin I can't use a bolt extractor. Does anyone know what I should do now? I am fresh out of ideas besides attempting to tap and die the original threads into it, but then I risk dropping all of that crap into my cooling system.... Help please help!
#2
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Coat the tap with heavy grease. The grease will trap and hold the metal bits it creates. Go slowly and clean and regrease the tap about every 2 or 3 threads. I had the same thing happen on my 1990 and this process worked well for me. Good luck .\
#3
Yeah I just tapped it then made a redneck contraption for my vacuum and sucked out all the crap from inside the intake manifold, anyways I'm actually about to try all the craziness I had to pull to put this aftermarket homemade piece into my truck.
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