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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you've ever dabbled in auto repair or engine tinkering, you may understand just how frustrating a broken bolt can be. It's already difficult to remove old bolts from an engine, thanks to things ...

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 ...

Have you run into a rusty bolt that's putting up a fight? This must-have tool turns that piece stubborn hardware into an easy ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Breaking the head off a bolt is a terrible scenario, but one many of us have ...

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 ...

In theory, metal bolts—headed fasteners with external threads that fit into suitable non-tapered nuts—can be removed ... [caiid="aach_83312"ali="alic"widh="650 ...