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[alfa] Re: GTV-6 Ball joint removal-update



John Brase <jbrase@domain.elided> wrote:
 
Now, a question. I am going to drill out the broken 8mm shock mount
bolts from the lower control arm and drill and tap them to accept 10mm,
1.25 bolts. What is the recommended drill size?

John.

Don't go there, please.  Take the A-arm/s to someone who has a mig
welder.  Ask him to weld  nuts onto what's left of your broken 8mm
fasteners, even if it's below the surface. Weld into the nut's threaded
hole - it heats the fastener-remainder enough to break the rust - then
use an impact wrench to back it out.  It works.

 

Graham L. Davis

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