128 transmission question

[georgeramos]

Any general fiat mechanics out there who may have seen his issue i could use a hand. The bolt that holds the shift fork to the shaft in the bellhousing (im talking clutch release parts) has somehow broken off. There is a small piece of the bottom end of the bolt still protruding from the hole.

Question 1 has anyone ever had luck removing that broken bolt and if so how.

Question 2. I have access to a spare trans and ive already removed the bolt but cannot separate the fork from the shaft. Is there a trick ie heat? Or some other way to separate these parts?
Thanks

[narfire]

Two things...if there is enough of a bolt sticking out, flatten two sides and vice grip, unscrew. (heat as well...)
If not then if you have a mig welder, welded nut trick.... place nut over the broken stud, fill it up with the weld and then unscrew the nut. Sometimes takes a couple of attempts...
Chris

[georgeramos]

Thanks but i think it has to back out as the hole at the bottom is smaller than the one at the top. The bolt is shouldered ay the bottom and it is a piece of the shouldered end that remains. I will try to cut a slot in it and use it like a screw. I hope it works

[RoyBatty]

George,
First off, sorry for the loss of the Coupe.

With regards to your current problem,
I have used a tool called grabit for years now,
Its a reverse direction drill on one side and an extractor made to fit the previously drilled hole on the other.
This tool is sold under other names also, but it has never failed me.
In your case I might try applying a little heat before using the extractor setp.
Here is what they look like and I know you can buy a similar tool packaged individually at most any hardware store.
http://www.thegrabitstore.com/Pages/default.aspx

[georgeramos]

Thanks Roy, once that coupe hit the flatbed in the sunshine today i realized (again) what a beautiful car it is and I am very sad to see it go. On the other hand the guy will restore it with a V6 Fiat DINO motor! so it will be a sweet project to see happen. I think hes gonna either go with the original French Blue or the Positano Yellow color. i told him to track me down in 15-20 years when hes ready to sell it so hopefully some day i will have it back!

I took the Tranny to a shop to see what they could do. Ive used the extractor tools with success in the past but in this case there is very little room to access the tiny bit of bolt that is hanging out of the hole.