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Old 07-24-2012, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Van
When it comes to welders, you get what you pay for. It's worth it to get a good brand, and definitely get gas shielding (MIG).

I think it will be cheaper, and more likely to work, to have the car towed to an experienced welder.
+1 .... and they can probably even come to you. Might be cheaper yet.
Old 07-24-2012, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenno9
+1 .... and they can probably even come to you. Might be cheaper yet.
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Old 07-24-2012, 03:47 PM
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awesome guys, i will check it out
Old 07-24-2012, 07:01 PM
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you need patience, time, heat, penitrating fluid and experience to pull that out.
Old 07-24-2012, 07:21 PM
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If all else fails you can get a circular diamond saw bit that fits around the bolt. Then you drill out the aluminium around the bolt and pull it. You will need to timecert the hole afterwards, and may also have to go up one dimension on the bolt. Only do this if there is enough material around the bolt to be safe. This is a last ditch solution. Try everything else first

TIP: This works to drill out bolts around broken extractors.


I use a set like these. The diamonds will wear off with use.
Old 07-28-2012, 01:03 AM
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Wow, those things are awesome

So an update for you!

Mix, 3 nuts 1 $109 harbor freight flux wire welder (actually works a lot better than you would think and runs on 120v) some release agent some burnt cardboard 'shields' an on fire cloth 'shield' and this is what you get








As you can see the problem is solved and I'm super happy so thank you all for you help and suggestions, just waiting for Lindsey to finish my head no then time for some fun, hopefully
Old 07-28-2012, 02:47 AM
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Nice work, there is always something extremely satisfying about getting out a broken fastener. Same bolt on my car broke with barely any torque at all, heat and vice grips worked for me.

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Nice, the photo says it all! A testament to effort and achievement.

I cant say enough good things about that cheap a** welder, bargain for small jobs at $120 awesome.



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