removing oil filter housing center bolt

[Huw Powell]

> I got the oil filter housing and nut off.... Now I can't
> get the bolt out of the block. The middle of the bolt is unthreaded and has
> 2 sets of thru-holes drilled at both ends of the bolt. I tried using a
> allen key w/ a pipe attached, but it just bent. I tried an old drill bit,
> but anything that thin to fit in the holes is too week for the torque of
> the huge bolt. How does one go about doing this? Thanks again yall!

It should be a "nipple," that is, a piece of pipe with threads on both
ends.  Should be cheap at the dealer, so you can wreck it removing it
after picking up a new one.  That would mean using a pipe wrench or
something.

or, are you just pulling it for engine work?  try capping it with
something to protect the threads and leave it in place.

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Huw Powell

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