man will this nightmare ever end.... i was just about finished putting my car back together when..... me that has a over torquing problem snapped another bolt this time in the head.... the bolt i am referring to is the valve cover bolt please any input would be great

 

buy a torque wrench! It will save you these types of headaches.

 

trust me i am after this lol

 

I have had good luck with reverse drill bits. If that does not work use an extractor. Be very careful not to get metal in the engine.

 

an easy-out should get it out for ya.

 

whats below that shaft though if i drill all the way through will those metal shavings fall into the engine??

 

If you buy a set of reverse drill bits, I have a snap on set, they will work for you and most times in a case like this you will not drill all the way through the bolt. That bolt is not locked in very tight. I can almost guarantee if you get a set, they will work and you will use them time and time again. Buy a kit with the reverse drill bits and extractors in one kit. This way if the bits don't work you have a hole drilled for the extractor that is the correct size for the hole.

USE A CENTER PUNCH BEFORE YOU START DRILLING!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

can this be bought at like a home depot?

 

What he said.
Those bolts dont need much torque, how hard were you cranking on i?

 

If you can't get your hands on a Snap On or Matco set, I would probably go to sears and get a craftsman kit.

 

i was using my ratchet and it just didnt feel snug so i kept going and snappppp

 

Just use 1/8" ratchets that way you have less leverage with your gorilla arms

 

lol man this sucks its the last bolt too all the way in the back i cant get my drill in there

 

Ouch. Guess you're gonna have to pull the head...

 

no way there has to be another way i can get my dremel in there