OK, so I decided to try and change the plugs. Passenger side everything cool. #3 plug drivers side. What a b*itch. Bottom line, while trying to tighten the 7mm bolt that holds the coil pack on, I ended up snapping the screw off. Half still inside, half in my socket. What now???? Has anyone done this? How big of a deal is it to fix? Heart beating like a **** right now, so please help. Thanks.

Michael
01 L

 

You didn't swear did you . That size bolt is it? I see the dealers take the boot out of the wheel well to work on these trucks. Try that and see if you can Ez-out it out of there. I'am sure everything will be fine. Good luck

 

did the same thing when i was retightening my valve body back on when replacing the line valve. Snapped off a bolt, half in half out.....Had to take my GF car to three different autozones to get as screw extractor set and drill it out.....really was freaking out then....

Only suggestion is to try and do that. Use an extractor set, most come with directions.....good luck.....oh and take a shot of something before you do it to calm the nerves

 

I guess the problem is the location of this freaking thing. I had a brutual time just trying to fit a socket on it due to how tight it was. I can't even imagine how i would get an extractor and drill it out. I don't know if it can be done.

Michael
01 L

 

The coil pack sort of "snaps" into place, sort of like a vacuum seal. I don't think it's that big of a deal for the moment....Should be OK till you figure a way to repair it...JR

 

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Thanks guys. I guess i can try and secure it somehow. At least I know it will be ok to run for now. What a pain in the ***!!!!


Michael
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I broke one on my truck and drove for a long time without it untill i broke down and bought one.

 

Can you get a dremel flat cutting disc in there to make a slot in the top so you can get a screwdriver on it.

A new small drift punch and some light hammer tapping might catch the edge and start it moving.

Another last resort is to take a Arch welder and zap the top of the screw pushing down on it to make it stick. Let it cool and then you have something on the end to twist. The rod shouldn't stick to the aluminum. Be carefull with fuel around and disconnect the battery. Make your ground close by on the exhaust so the current don't toast your electrics. Like I say Last Resort.

I bet you would laugh if I told you to take an eyedropper full of wintergreen oil and lube it up and tap on it with the punch and hammer a few times.

Good Luck, that is a real pain.

 

Those are great ideas....but......there is no way of getting a tap in there and tap it out. It has to be the tightest bolt on the whole truck. It took me literally hal hour just trying to get the socket on the top. I may just have to leave it, as long as the coil is sealed I don't think it will do any damage....I just don't know.

Michael
01 L

 

Hey Mike dont sweat it, and you wondered why we charge as much as we do for plug changes eh. When we do your injectors I will have the fuel rail off and can fix it then. If I understand what you are saying it is the third plug from the front on the drivers side?? That is cyl number 7 right underneath the fuel lines (pain in the ***) With the fuel rail off I can try and get it out, it is probably cross threaded so I can probably use a drill and extractor to remove it, the "chase" the thread and she will be as good as new. Just make sure you baby that beast till we get the new chip eh.

Wayne
BrownBrosFord

 

It isn't as bad as you are making it out to be man. If you don't think you can handle it then take it to an HONEST repair garage, they shouldn't charge you anymore then an hour of labor to take out the broken bolt and install a new one. Sure beats letting your coil pack just sit there on your fresh motor. -Mat-

 

Michael,

I did the same thing, on the same bolt. Man, that thing is a PITA!!!

My first reaction was the same as yours, had no clue what I was gonna do...But, like you stated, I put the boot back on the plug and finished. After the install was done, I tried wiggling the coil pack. There wasn't much play AT ALL, so I just left it. Been there for about 5000 miles, and no problem!

Hope that helps relieve a little of your stress

Kasey

 

First off, all who don't know Wayne, he is the head SVT mechanic here in Vancouver. Great guy......I know Wayne, I won't being getting any discounts!!!. The truck is being towed today to J&B for the hood. By the time its done, should have the chip and new injectors, so I will call to book shop time...hopefully, Thurs/Fri. I will let you know then. Thanks guys!

Michael
01 L

 

with the coil pack off, how much of the bolt is showing ???
can you get a 4" pair of vise grips on it to pull it out ...understanding that you may only be able to make 1/8 turns at a time.