1996 Oldsmobile 88 Broke Bolt Off Idler Tension Pulley S Best Way Remove

1996 OLDSMOBILE 88
120,000 MILES
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I broke the bolt off in the idler tension pulley. what's the best way to remove the broken bolt, dill out with a drill bit? Please advise.
Jan 7, 2013 at 4:41 PM
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Drill a hole in the center of the broken bolt. Then use an easy out to remove the old bolt. If you try to remove the entire bolt with a drill, you will end up taking out the threads and having to retap the hole.
Jan 7, 2013 at 4:58 PM
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