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fork drain screw bolt sheared

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Norniron:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/trend-pro-grabit-screw-and-bolt-remover-2-pieces/21391
Try this

Lobo:
Mike... a huge pain in the arse but I'd be going with Norniron. £15....  versus the pain of stripping... or worse knackering the fork. And you'll have a tool that you can reuse. (these bits are brittle tho'... and can snap, take care)

Any they too need a left hand twist... as mentioned, to avoid screwing the damaged bolt in further.

You say the bolt is not seized.. and for this reason I personally would stay away from any RH (conventional) drilling which would twist it in further...

Whilst you're waiting for delivery soak the thread with a penetrating spray, WD40 etc etc.

ka-ja:
Hi,
    I recommended to strip the forks for three reasons, the "drain" may be tapped all the way through the fork leg, it is far easier to drill verically down and be accurate as opposed to trying to drill horizontally, also, any contamination can be clean out easily. No need to completely strip, just remove the wheel and offending fork leg---ken

Lobo:
... ah, understand now Ken, thought you previously meant to literally strip the fork to component parts. "Remove" the  single fork!!

Yup, so much easier, esp if you have a drill press.

MikeM:
I might try the left handed drill bit first and not go all  the way through, it might pull it out as i am drilling ?

if not i wil take it part again

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