HELP...im a ticking time bomb
05-11-2006, 02:38 PM
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HELP...im a ticking time bomb
Ok... So I go to install the pyro today on the juice kit and my luck, I snap off a 1/8" drill bit. It snapped pushing through the final bit of the manifold and broke off inside the exhaust housing wall. I cant use pliers or anything to get it out...what in the heck to I do?? It hasnt dropped (its stuck pretty good on that cast iron) but I know my luck its gonna fall in and wreak havoc on my turbo.
I went ahead and installed the pyro an inch away from the existing stuck bit, but how do I get it out? Its too small to weld to...only thing I can think of is drop the turbo and use a punch and try and punch it through and fall into the collector. Any JBweld go to 1000* or so? Its pretty good and stuck...I dont think its gonna move but I have back luck when it comes to this stuff.
I went ahead and installed the pyro an inch away from the existing stuck bit, but how do I get it out? Its too small to weld to...only thing I can think of is drop the turbo and use a punch and try and punch it through and fall into the collector. Any JBweld go to 1000* or so? Its pretty good and stuck...I dont think its gonna move but I have back luck when it comes to this stuff.
05-11-2006, 02:46 PM
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loosen turbo bolts. drop it down about 1/4 inch. put in cardboard between turbo and manifold. Punch out bit. use a magnet to attach to bit. then gently pull carboard and bit out. Did the same thing last year.
05-11-2006, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cowboy133
loosen turbo bolts. drop it down about 1/4 inch. put in cardboard between turbo and manifold. Punch out bit. use a magnet to attach to bit. then gently pull carboard and bit out. Did the same thing last year.
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yeh, I would be scared it would go through a heat cycle and come loose. I know drill bits are hardened steel, but could you try drilling it out with a larger bit?
05-11-2006, 03:24 PM
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If you have a muffler shop close to you, run it down to them and they should be able to weld it up. They have a special rod for filling holes and the slag will not fall in the manifold. That what I did. 
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Originally Posted by cowboy133
loosen turbo bolts. drop it down about 1/4 inch. put in cardboard between turbo and manifold. Punch out bit. use a magnet to attach to bit. then gently pull carboard and bit out. Did the same thing last year.
This is your best bet...........IMO
Then tap it and I'll send you my old/junk sensor and you can screw it in!!!!!!!
05-11-2006, 04:23 PM
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well... I started tapping on it with a punch and that is solid... I couldnt for the life of me get the turbo off (the nuts you have to get from the bottom) so Im gonna see if I can get it welded instead...
05-11-2006, 05:53 PM
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I had a similiar problem a while ago, although my bit didn't snap off I just drilled it wrong. Bought a whole new manifold altogether and made sure I drilled it right that time. 
05-11-2006, 08:32 PM
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If it is broke off flush or recessed take a center punch to it. Place the punch half on the bit and half on the manifold. Wack it a few times then repeat the process a couple mre times around the bit. Should lock it right in place.
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Originally Posted by robert chilton
If it is broke off flush or recessed take a center punch to it. Place the punch half on the bit and half on the manifold. Wack it a few times then repeat the process a couple mre times around the bit. Should lock it right in place.