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2010-03-22 14:27:18
#11
i think everyone should keep a backup alty bolt...and when you use it..replace it the next day
2010-03-22 14:28:27
#12
Originally Posted by Cliff
I hope I don't have to do this

From what we could tell, the housing isn't cracked or anything, so when I drop the trans we'll find out for sure. I need to replace the PS axle seal too, yay me.


if the bolts sheared off in the case they are very hard to remove. It can be done. I was unable to extract the bolts so I changed the lsd cover and took the time to inspect the gear stack.
2010-03-22 14:29:40
#13
Originally Posted by bgreen
i think everyone should keep a backup alty bolt...and when you use it..replace it the next day


I got one sitting in my emergency tool bag.
2010-03-22 17:38:29
#14
Originally Posted by cortrim1
if the bolts sheared off in the case they are very hard to remove. It can be done. I was unable to extract the bolts so I changed the lsd cover and took the time to inspect the gear stack.


I have used this kit with much success in removing broken off in the trans case bolts.

EXDMS48, Set, Extractor, Master, Left Hand, 48 pcs.

Also I don't know what you guys are planning on using as upgraded bolts but I have found BMW headstuds work well once you cut them down to size. I had a few laying around the shop and its the only thing that was long enough with the right thread pitch.

Originally Posted by cortrim1
I have had this before. I usually replace that bolt or at least inspect when I do a alternator. The threads stretch for being over tightened then it breaks. It also happens if the pivot bolt is missing from the alternator. I have been lucky it always happens when I am changing the alternator.


I agree once they are overtightened even once it is a ticking time bomb.
2010-03-22 17:43:34
#15
I have had to remove so many sheared bolts from this car, that extracting these should be relatively easy If I can extract cam cap bolts in less than 10 minutes, I can extract transmission bolts
2010-03-22 17:47:14
#16
Originally Posted by Cliff
I have had to remove so many sheared bolts from this car, that extracting these should be relatively easy If I can extract cam cap bolts in less than 10 minutes, I can extract transmission bolts


cam cap bolts are zero torque load once they are broken. I have glued a broken bolt back together and unscrewed it before. the tranny is a issue because of the two different materials used(bolts, tranny case). I hope yours come out mine would not and i own the snap on extractor kit. Mine sheared below the hole so I could not weld a bolt to it for removal.
2010-03-22 17:47:15
#17
Makes sense that it was over tightened. Joel's last name ARMSTRONG speaks for itself.
2010-03-22 17:48:45
#18
Originally Posted by Cliff
Makes sense that it was over tightened. Joel's last name ARMSTRONG speaks for itself.


it happens to all of us.
2010-03-22 17:50:07
#19
Originally Posted by cortrim1
cam cap bolts are zero torque load once they are broken. I have glued a broken bolt back together and unscrewed it before. the tranny is a issue because of the two different materials used(bolts, tranny case). I hope yours come out mine would not and i own the snap on extractor kit. Mine sheared below the hole so I could not weld a bolt to it for removal.


They may be zero torque load, but when you're stripping out threads in the head when torquing the cam caps down and you snap the bolt off inside the threaded area, it's not as easy as you say it is to remove it. Especially when it's below the mating surface much like you mentioned welding a bolt to it for removal.

Anyhow, I'm done cluttering Joel's thread lol!
2010-03-22 17:51:29
#20
Originally Posted by cortrim1
it happens to all of us.




I don't think you understand. He may be 5' tall, but his last name speaks VOLUMES. He BARELY touched a cam cap bolt (separate incident from what I mentioned above,) and he snapped it! WITH HIS HAND!!!

Something about him and nuts n' bolts on a Nissan scares me.
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