1993 Chevy Astro connector

1993 CHEVROLET ASTRO
185,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DDAY2
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the connector for the return hose snapped at the intake manifold the replacement is easy, but the threading from the old one is stuck in the manifold. i have tried a screw extractor but it is so corroded that it just enlarged the hole. now i have no way to remove it. Any tips would help
Apr 22, 2010 at 11:11 PM
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INTERNETMECHANIC
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I'd remove the manifold, so crap doesn't get into the cooling system. You could try a left handed drill bit, reversing drill. I'd probably have to try different things, see what will work. You might be able to find a tap the same size as internal threads, work the tap and see if the old thread pieces from the broken part, will break out?
Apr 23, 2010 at 4:04 AM
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