snapped 3 water pump bolts please help

Hi tried to change my water pump on my discovery 300tdi.I snapped the 3 long bolts and advice how to get them out.cheers

w981uoj said:

Hi tried to change my water pump on my discovery 300tdi.I snapped the 3 long bolts and advice how to get them out.cheers

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A photo and your location would be good.
I have had many good results by going for a cup of tea thinking about it then using this.
Ridgid Screw Extractor Set | Buy Online | Ridgid Tools Direct
Its expensive but mine has paid for its self many times over.
Note these are straight fluted extractors not the easy out type which can cause more trouble as they tend to flare the stud out.
Only use these as a last resort
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIAAXTUcwRU
I have also used these but only really any good for nuts and bolts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZNLimU7Sl0


A local engineering firm garage may take them out for you if you don't want to have a go your self

I've got to get them out myself as the disco is in bits now.I reckon it's most prob best to remove water pump housing

You may be better off buying a new housing. I had to replace mine. Found them for about £50 on ebay. Remember to replace o-rings

The housing should be fine,its the 3 bolts that hold the p gasket I need to get out

Weld nuts onto the studs

once you get the housing off you have access to studs.