[scubapro187]

I was installing a new alternator cover on my bike and I managed to snap a bolt. I was using my torque wrench and it never clicked so I kept tightening and I snapped the bolt head off flush.

So what do I do now? Do I just leave it and hope the remaining 8 or so bolts keep the cover sealed? Or do I have to remove the cover and try to remove the snapped off bolt?

If I have to remove the bolt how would you recommend I do so?

 

[freddiewest]

Have sears or hardware store nearby? Get a bit that cuts into the offending bolt it has reverse threads on the tool the extract the bolt I believe it is called a bolt extractor not expensive and always a handy tool to have around...

 

[Eddie1000rr]

I was installing a new alternator cover on my bike and I managed to snap a bolt. I was using my torque wrench and it never clicked so I kept tightening and I snapped the bolt head off flush.

So what do I do now? Do I just leave it and hope the remaining 8 or so bolts keep the cover sealed? Or do I have to remove the cover and try to remove the snapped off bolt?

If I have to remove the bolt how would you recommend I do so?

Find an easy out kit or reverse drill bits....not sure if sears has that stuff, I know for stuff that small, I always flagged down the snap on guy. Dont want a cheap drill bit breaking in that bolt cuz then u got problems.
Good luck!

 

[LDH]

always in my tool box (except when I took this pic)

 

[mezcal]

It's probably not in tight since the head snapped off. A cheap bet will be a reverse drill bit. Should back it right out for you.