Is it a good idea to apply Anti-sieze to the bolts holding the water pump to the block?
Mark Reda. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Boyd Drew" <[email protected]> To: "16V Group" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 1:25 PM Subject: RE: [a2-16v-list] removing broken bolt > While I dont have any other suggestions as to getting the stud out, i do > have the following info. > > this is a very common problem only seen on thew later 2L block, it seems to > be duye to the different size/weight of the alternator/ac bracket. switching > to the earlier 1.8L 16v bracket (which fits just fine) will eliminate this > problem forever. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Greg Overman [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 1:17 PM > To: 16V Group; Chad Rebuck > Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] removing broken bolt > > > Where do you live? If it's in the LA area I have a place for you. I had > similar problems with those bolts. All 4 were busted, but I was able to fix > all but 1. If the one that's screwed up is on the bottom you can probably > get by with 3. If it's a top you need to fix it. Let me know if you want > that place in LA (Santa Ana actually). > Greg > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chad Rebuck" <[email protected]> > To: "16v" <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 9:35 AM > Subject: [a2-16v-list] removing broken bolt > > > > So I decide to replace the water pump on my 90 16v... One of the 4 bolts > > that secures the water pump to the block has snapped, leaving only about a > > 1/4" exposed. I've tried liquid wrench, smacking the bolt with a hammer, > > and propane torch all while trying to just get the bolt to break loose > > with the vice grips. I gave up and attempted to drill it out and use a > > heli-coil, but my small "starter" cobalt bit broke off in the bolt, so now > > it is impossible to drill. > > > > Any suggestions before I replace the block? There has to be some fitting > > for my dremel or air grinder that could get through the bit in the bolt. > > I am going to do some searches on the web to see what I can find. > > > > Chad > > > > _______________________________________________ > > a2-16v-list mailing list > > [email protected] > > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > > For list archives, see listinfo link above. > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.515 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 9/1/03 > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
