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[tbearmiata]

Just bought an '06 Miata and had a whine in the belt tensioner. With ham-handiness, I snapped both bolts off trying to replace.

I know there are some skilled guys here who might be able to drill the bolts out/helicoil or know someone. Any recommendations appreciated. Not interested in towing to garage because car is torn apart already but might not have any alternatives.

Thanks,
Ted

[lance]

Is any of the bolt sticking out? can sometimes weld a nut onto the stub and turn it out.

[tbearmiata]

On one of them there is a little nub sticking out, the other one is pretty flush. Probably will need to have it towed to a shop.

[carnut169]

Right angle drill, then an easy out. I would probably drill, then soak with penetrating oil (pb blaster) then heat, then use an easy out. You CAN do it.

[tbearmiata]

Been soaking in PB Blaster a few times a day since Saturday. No torch or right angle drill, will have to think about that. Just don't want to make things worse.

[Want2race]

Where is the car?

[tbearmiata]

In my garage - near McGinnis/Peachtree Parkway.

Got a referral from someone local who is supposed to come look at it Thursday.