Snapped Bolt In Bonnet – How Can/should I Remove It?

[Atari Boy 11]

 

As above, I have a replacement less faded bonnet for my 205 but one of the four threaded bolt holes has a snapped bolt stuck in it.

Because of the way the bonnet is shaped it is tricky to get to.

Ignore the cardboard and the masking tape that is there so I don't scratch it against the wall.

Any ideas on how I can remedy the problem?

 

Thanks

 

Jonny

Edited May 24, 2008 by Atari Boy

[Goliath 94]

looks like you going to have to drill it out, Drill a hole through the center of it and then use a reverse threaded bolt removing tool on a drill to get it out.

probably your best bet.

[Atari Boy 11]

That was my plan but when I looked it over the chuck of the drill fouls the bonnet.

I am not sure but that might just be the only way.

Thanks for the thought though.

[Goliath 94]

Try using a chuck extension on the drill, very usefull for getting to the tight places!

[Tom Fenton 1,541]

Get a long drill bit. Drilling it out is the only way to do it.

[jord294 92]

i failed when i had same problem a while back.

 

luckily i found another bonnet in the same colour.

[Atari Boy 11]

Try using a chuck extension on the drill, very usefull for getting to the tight places!

 

Do you mean one like this?

 

link

 

i failed when i had same problem a while back.

 

I will be pi$$ed off if I do. Grr

[Goliath 94]

that sort of thing yes although im not sure if that has an adjustable end for different size bits?!?

[steve@cornwall 100]

You could always drill a larger access hole in the return edge of the bonnet to use a longer drill bit, won't show when closed

[DamirGTI 342]

I can't see how deep is the bolt inside , if it's not too deep beyond the surface place one nut on top (well you'll need MIG welder ), and weld the bolt with the nut by welding trough the nut hole straight down on to the bolt remains , weld until you fill up the nut hole completely and then just undo the nut ...

 

Hope this helps !

Damir

[Atari Boy 11]

You could always drill a larger access hole in the return edge of the bonnet to use a longer drill bit, won't show when closed

I thought of going in from behind but my lack of ability put me off. Good lateral thinking though.

 

 

I have had bit of a ‘go’ tonight. I have managed to drill a hole (although not totally parallel to the bolt) and am working my way up the drill bits, I need to get some new sharper ones and replace the two I have snapped tonight. I will try aging tomorrow when B & Q open.

Thanks for all the suggestions, I will report back.

 

Jonny

[Atari Boy 11]

Well I have drilled the nut out but also the thread of the hole as well.

Adding to the complication is that the ‘new’ hole is not square with the bonnet so it could be interesting to re tap.

 

Thank for everyone’s help.

 

Jonny