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Snapped off ECT when trying to remove.

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I snapped off the ECT when trying to remove it. Any tips? It’s an 88 5.0
 

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lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes
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Drill it out and use an NPT to clean the threads up.
 
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88VertFox said:
I snapped off the ECT when trying to remove it. Any tips? It’s an 88 5.0
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tiny dremel bit? grind a slot in the middle pretty deep to get a flat head in there. might work if it's not crazy tight
 
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AeroCoupe said:
Drill it out and use an NPT to clean the threads up.
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I’m concerned about getting shavings into the coolant system?
 
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rwordenjr said:
tiny dremel bit? grind a slot in the middle pretty deep to get a flat head in there. might work if it's not crazy tight
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It is tight but I might give that a shot. Thoughts on a bolt extractor?
 

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lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes
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Remove the crossover pipe then. Another option would be to use a shop vac while drilling.
 
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Remove the crossover pipe then. Another option would be to use a shop vac while drilling.
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I’m thinking that might have to be the prudent move. Thanks.
 
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