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Originally Posted by DiracSea
I couldn't even get the skid plate off and therefore didn't pursue the oil change because even though I could still drain the oil I believe, the oil filter would have been too much of a hassle as I don't want to do it from the side (via the wheel):
The only bolt I tried taking off was so rusted that it snapped in half on the way out and so the threaded part is still stuck inside. What should I do here? My gut instinct is to drill into the bolt to break it into pieces so that it falls out.
2 bolts on the skid plate are rusted and stripped, what should I do to get these off?
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First - 6 point sockets ONLY! Since it looks like there are plenty of rust issues, soak the bolts for any upcoming project in penetrating fluid ahead of time.
Soak that broken bolt. It looks like one from the front cross member in front of the radiator? If so, center punch it and drill it out - start with a small bit. The heat and penetrating fluid will probably spin it out the back without damaging the threads too much.
Reassemble things with anti-seize on the threads. Keep the undercarriage covered in Fluid Film or similar to slow/stop future rust issues.
-Charlie
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