Hey folks, I got to thinking about a problem I ran into. I think I have the solution, but let me explain and ask a question at the same time. I noticed that one of the grounding points for my coilpacks on my Jeep Grand Cherokee was loose. Being that we've been having some problems getting her to fireup, I felt maybe it needed tightening. I slapped my ratchet on there and no more gave it a slight turn and the upper half of the stud snapped off. Of course you can imagine the foul words flung about and wondering what I'd do to fix this. Well I fixed it temporarily, but had to find a proper fix. I ordered the stud from the dealer and it was pretty expensive at $2.21, but hell that's a small price considering everything. So, I am hoping that with care, I can get on the lower hex nut and work the rest of the stud out. Now lets just say for some reason it doesn't. Now keep in mind the reason the upper half broke is some idiot who worked on it previously got the damn hex nut cross-threaded and I guess tried correcting the problem and stressed it, but left enough alone so the next sucker could finish breaking it. So, lets say it does break, I assume I'd have to drill it out or use one of those easy out tools. Now I got a set of these screw extractor or easy out deals, but I've never really been able to get them to work. So, has anyone used these and if so, what is the proper use in extracting the broken screw. Mine look like a drill bit with reversed threads, but the threading is more like a screw. I also have some that almost look like really small spade bits, but their not flat, I guess they are closer to one of those self-tapping screws. The former are made by Craftsman if that makes any difference in what they are. Now of course I hope and pray nothing else goes wrong, but I like to plan for the worst, like the thing breaking, then the engine falling out, the wheels falling off, and my wife having to run out to the store so we can have supper that evening.
tnx Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED]
