Help: I F*ed Up A Stud Removal On Rb26 Balance Tube

[xfixiate]

The air bleed screw (for radiator water in the balance tubes, up above the injectors) got overtightened by the last grease monkey, so when I went to undo it I had the end in my hand and the bolt stuck in the balance tube.

So after dismantling the entire inlet sided, I drilled the stud out (dremels are great), finally got an easy-out to bite and removed it.

Only to discover I had drilled through the stud, through the small space behind the stud, and into the sealed chamber behind which I am guessing is Air.

Drill bit is very small, maybe 1.5mm diameter.

is there ANY way can this be repaired reliably, or am I f*ed and now need to purchase a second hand one. If I can find one? Anyone got one?

[Dobz]

Just put a very small amount of gasket sealant on the stud thread when you put it in.

edit: A small ball of "knead it" metal putty dropped in and pushed down with a bolt would work to seal it up too.

And also what the slap man below me said.

Edited March 12, 2012 by Dobz

[ima_slap_joO]

You may have ground some shavings into that chamber also, so even if you seal it reliably you have have some tiny metal fragments in the engine.

[GTScotT]

+1 to metal filings in small cavities.

I recommend you buy a spare and scrap that one, accidents happen and its spilled milk really.

GL

[R.3.2.G.T.R]

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