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xveganxcowboyx · 02-18-2007

I broke off two studs that hold the sending unit down. They were right next to each other and when I ran the car it leaked a little bit from the base. I pulled it back off, added some RTV and tried to torque it down a little harder. Apparently I put a little too much force on one of the studs, because it broke as well. Now there are 3 on one side all broken.

Obviously this is no good. Can I extract the old bolts? Drill them out and retap them?

02-18-2007	#1
xveganxcowboyx Wanker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St Paul, MN Drives: 95 M3 Posts: 1,027	Fuel sending unit studs broken - retap? I broke off two studs that hold the sending unit down. They were right next to each other and when I ran the car it leaked a little bit from the base. I pulled it back off, added some RTV and tried to torque it down a little harder. Apparently I put a little too much force on one of the studs, because it broke as well. Now there are 3 on one side all broken. Obviously this is no good. Can I extract the old bolts? Drill them out and retap them?