Ouch, wanted to replace the burnpot gasket, snapped off one of the two bolts. Pb blasted the nub and tried using visegrips, looks like drilling is next. They will be getting anti seize on reassembly!
santa fe broken burn pot bolt
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I've snapped one, once the pot is removed. You can use some visegrips to grab the end sticking up? Slidmthe entire insert nut and remaining bolt out. Or at least I could.
Then I just used a reg nut and lock washer upon reinstalling.
Then I just used a reg nut and lock washer upon reinstalling.
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