Camshaft Actuator Solenoid - Snapped Bolt!

**forde** · 17th February 2013, 13:14

was just changing my rear actuator after doing the front one and the head of the wee bolt snapped off how the **** am i ever going to get that out, cant drive the car now either damn it

**C-Owner** · 17th February 2013, 21:01

Originally Posted by forde

was just changing my rear actuator after doing the front one and the head of the wee bolt snapped off how the **** am i ever going to get that out, cant drive the car now either damn it

Did you break it removing it or replacing it ?

If it broke due to over tightening (replacing) you might be able to turn it out carefully with a sharp tool or a left hand drill.

If its broken trying to remove it then you will need an extractor tool.

**forde** · 19th February 2013, 08:20

replacing it, the bolt head came off when tightening. i dont think i overtightened it though, have had them in and out before. i was replacing it but it hadnt even started to get tight yet,and the bolt head just came away. my mechanic mate says could have been a weak bolt. but the new actuators didnt come with new bolts so i was reusing the old.

i purchased some easy outs yesterday but the problem is it is super hard to get at the bolt because it is the back one i cant get a drill in. going to borrow an angle chuck for a drill off my mate today and see if i can get at it with that but afraid of making things worse lol where would you get a left hand drill bit i wonder?

**Critch** · 19th February 2013, 11:16

Is their no bolt left showing at all?

**C-Owner** · 19th February 2013, 16:53

Originally Posted by forde

replacing it, the bolt head came off when tightening. i dont think i overtightened it though, have had them in and out before. i was replacing it but it hadnt even started to get tight yet,and the bolt head just came away. my mechanic mate says could have been a weak bolt. but the new actuators didnt come with new bolts so i was reusing the old.

i purchased some easy outs yesterday but the problem is it is super hard to get at the bolt because it is the back one i cant get a drill in. going to borrow an angle chuck for a drill off my mate today and see if i can get at it with that but afraid of making things worse lol where would you get a left hand drill bit i wonder?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=left+handed+drills