1990 Ford Bronco thermostat houseing

1990 FORD BRONCO
10,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASAP1011
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O k i was replaceing my thermostat an one of the houseing bolts broke off now what can i do to fix it the bolt is stuck in the block i started to drill it out but i don't want to cause any damage please help
Mar 3, 2008 at 9:17 PM
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BLACKOP555
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try to use a easy out to remove the broken off bolt, but if it doesnt come out drill it out and retap it.

if that doesnt work drill it out and you can buy a kit that you can put in a plug that is prethreaded so you can reinstall the new bolt.
Mar 18, 2008 at 12:49 PM
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