When a bolt or screw breaks off it leaves the hot rodder feeling befuddled and without hope. But take heart—Summit Racing Equipment, Harbor Freight, and Dave Akard of Burbank Speed are here to help ...

Few things seem more hopeless than when you're in the process of removing a bolt, screw, or stud and it breaks. At that point, you know it's all over but the crying. You've busted a bolt off in a ...

Broken bolts are a common mechanical problem caused by a combination of stress, corrosion, improper installation, and fatigue over time. Removing a broken bolt can be a frustrating task, whether ...

Few things disturb us more than the bewilderment of a broken bolt or seized pipe plug in a casting. You’re at a loss for how to get the darned thing out. This is when you have to slow down and come up ...

Have you ever had a bolt snap in the middle of an important project? It can be stressful, but there are ways to get it out, ...

Nothing ruins an awesome project faster than a broken bolt. Even those who could qualify for sainthood will immediately spike their wrench into the ground and belt out the kind of language that’d make ...

If you've worked on an older car for more than five minutes, you'll know what it is to give a bolt your all with a lefty-loosey, and the head snaps off as if it was the tightiest of righties. Fret not ...

If your shop comes complete with a MIG welder, an acetylene torch, and an air hammer, then you have more options than most when it comes to removing broken bolts. In this short video [Jim’s Automotive ...

Profanity is often the first impulse after breaking a bolt. I completely understand. After that, try these ideas. If it’s not a situation that requires immediate repairs, soak the area for 24 hours ...