I had to remove the AC compressor to get at a stuck distributor. Of course broke this bolt head off the mounting bracket.
I originally tried successively larger drill bits hoping it would kind of crumble out, but I am almost to the original threads and that never happened. I also tried using spiral bolt extractors along the way and the old bolt wouldn't budge.
Do I go with a tap and die set (maybe not enough clearance here and I would really like to avoid removing the whole bracket since I don't want to risk more broken bolts).
Maybe thinner bolt with washer and nut?
Or do I trie a rethreading kit where you drill a whole and put in an insert sleeve? Appreciate any advice.
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