ARGG! broken bolt for intake grate HELP

[mouthfulloflake]

I tried to install a new intake today on my old beater 92 VXR, and I noticed one of the original bolts was snapped ( on the front of the grate) and when I tried to remove the other it snapped also.

of course there is not quite enough to get some vice grips on, and its obviously pretty soft stainless bolts, and I guess they have some type of thread locking compound on them.

now IM screwed I cant install either grate now, and Ive got company coming this weekend to ride the skis!

How do I get it out?

how are those threaded inserts held in the hull?

if I drill them out can I find new ones?

any ideas appreciated!

[JohnnyC]

If you file or grind the stub flat and the drill progressively larger holes in the broken bolt sometimes you can save the inserts. Start with a sharp 1/16" bit or smaller. Work up to where you have just a small amount of the original screw left and try an EZ-OUT screw extractor. If that doesn't work then drill it out to the specified pre-tap size and re-tap it. If you have never tapped a hole before take what's left of the bolt to a hardware store and they will set you up with what you need. Good luck. JC

P.S. Use lots of PB BLASTER whenever you are taking skis apart. It's good s&%t and makes disassembly alot easier.