Snapped Bolt Aberdeen

[Guttered]

Does anyone know of a mobile mechanic in the Aberdeen area that would be able to extract a bolt that has a broken head? One of the bolts snapped when I was changing the thermostat on my BMW and so far it has resisted all my attempts to get it out as it's fairly well corroded in there.

[Kiltie]

Have you had a go with an " easy-out" type tool?

[Guttered]

There's still between 10-15mm of the bolt protruding from the surface. I've already had a pair of nuts on to try and shift it but no luck, I've tried heating it up but I doubt I got sufficient heat into it due to my fear of setting fire to the serpentine belt.
Easy outs would require a hole to be drilled first but unfortunately there isn't enough room for a drill to get in there.
I reckon welding a nut on to what's left would be the best option at the moment but would need to get someone who can weld to do that for me.

Edited by Guttered on Friday 30th January 14:14

[jamieduff1981]

What penetrant have you been using?

[Guttered]

I've tried Plusgas and the Halfords shock and release stuff.
I'm going to grab some Loctite freeze and release from Autosave on the way home as I don't think the Halfords stuff is much good.

[scz4]

Have you tried mole grips on it?

[Guttered]

Indeed I have, forgot to mention that.

[McWigglebum4th]

If you can drive it down to stonehaven i can get it out

BUT

I suspect the driving bit might be the problem

I have some stud extractors but they are pretty pap

[Guttered]

Cheers for the offer, unfortunately it can't be moved due to not being able to get the thermostat back on now.

[scz4]

creationracing said:

But if you have 10-15mm sticking out then welding a nut on is a no-brainer.

Or smash a tiny socket onto it? Is that an option?

[Kiltie]

OP, where abouts are you?

[Guttered]

creationracing said:

But if you have 10-15mm sticking out then welding a nut on is a no-brainer.

That's pretty much what I was thinking.

Kiltie said:

OP, where abouts are you?

I'm in Bucksburn.

[Kiltie]

Guttered said:

Kiltie said:

OP, where abouts are you?

I'm in Bucksburn.

I'm in Seaton and I have a Discovery. If you wanted towed somewhere local, I'd be happy to help.

Edited by Kiltie on Friday 30th January 17:26

[Guttered]

Thanks very much for the kind offer, I'll definitely keep it in mind if I can't manage to sort it out on the driveway.

[Guttered]

As welding a nut seems to be the best option, does anyone know of a mobile welder in or around Aberdeen?