8 88VertFox Member Mar 19, 2022 12 2 13 CANADA Aug 15, 2025 #1 Aug 15, 2025 #1 I snapped off the ECT when trying to remove it. Any tips? It’s an 88 5.0 Attachments IMG_2057.webp 192.3 KB · Views: 37
AeroCoupe lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes Founding Member Oct 28, 2001 5,779 3,914 183 Claremore, OK Aug 15, 2025 #2 Aug 15, 2025 #2 Drill it out and use an NPT to clean the threads up.
R rwordenjr Advanced Member Nov 4, 2023 256 339 73 CA Aug 15, 2025 #3 Aug 15, 2025 #3 88VertFox said: I snapped off the ECT when trying to remove it. Any tips? It’s an 88 5.0 Click to expand... 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
88VertFox said: I snapped off the ECT when trying to remove it. Any tips? It’s an 88 5.0 Click to expand... 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
8 88VertFox Member Mar 19, 2022 12 2 13 CANADA Aug 15, 2025 #4 Aug 15, 2025 #4 AeroCoupe said: Drill it out and use an NPT to clean the threads up. Click to expand... I’m concerned about getting shavings into the coolant system?
AeroCoupe said: Drill it out and use an NPT to clean the threads up. Click to expand... I’m concerned about getting shavings into the coolant system?
8 88VertFox Member Mar 19, 2022 12 2 13 CANADA Aug 15, 2025 #5 Aug 15, 2025 #5 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 Click to expand... It is tight but I might give that a shot. Thoughts on a bolt extractor?
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 Click to expand... It is tight but I might give that a shot. Thoughts on a bolt extractor?
AeroCoupe lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes Founding Member Oct 28, 2001 5,779 3,914 183 Claremore, OK Aug 15, 2025 #6 Aug 15, 2025 #6 Remove the crossover pipe then. Another option would be to use a shop vac while drilling. Reactions: 88VertFox
8 88VertFox Member Mar 19, 2022 12 2 13 CANADA Aug 15, 2025 #7 Aug 15, 2025 #7 AeroCoupe said: Remove the crossover pipe then. Another option would be to use a shop vac while drilling. Click to expand... I’m thinking that might have to be the prudent move. Thanks. Reactions: General karthief
AeroCoupe said: Remove the crossover pipe then. Another option would be to use a shop vac while drilling. Click to expand... I’m thinking that might have to be the prudent move. Thanks.