iHateVolvoPeople
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This started off as a very simple engine reseal plus a +T conversion. I initially was going to return to the pan like I always do, but figured since the engine was already out, I'd get a cleaner look returning to the oil return boss.
Fast forward to yesterday, I center punched the boss, then I started with a small bit, greased it up and drilled slowly. All was going well and I was roughly 90% of the way through and then SNAP. I broke the bit. So I drilled a slightly larger hole next to the broken bit, and was able to make it through the block entirely. Then the next bit size up, broke another.
So now were stuck with a half drilled hole and 2 broken bits. Had 2 machine shops tell me there was 'nothing they could do' and recommended a new block. If that's the case I'll just abandon the block return and go to the pan.
I'm unable to even see the broken bits anymore, but I know they are there because I've dulled 6+ bits trying to get through.
Anyone ever dealt with such a **** show?
First broken bit
Then I drilled a hole next to the bit and broke the 2nd bit.
Here's where we currently stand
So at this point it looks like my best bet is to abandon this block return and do one in the pan. In the future, I'll drill even slower and with better drill bits. I was using new milwaukee titanium bits.
Fast forward to yesterday, I center punched the boss, then I started with a small bit, greased it up and drilled slowly. All was going well and I was roughly 90% of the way through and then SNAP. I broke the bit. So I drilled a slightly larger hole next to the broken bit, and was able to make it through the block entirely. Then the next bit size up, broke another.
So now were stuck with a half drilled hole and 2 broken bits. Had 2 machine shops tell me there was 'nothing they could do' and recommended a new block. If that's the case I'll just abandon the block return and go to the pan.
I'm unable to even see the broken bits anymore, but I know they are there because I've dulled 6+ bits trying to get through.
Anyone ever dealt with such a **** show?
First broken bit
Then I drilled a hole next to the bit and broke the 2nd bit.
Here's where we currently stand
So at this point it looks like my best bet is to abandon this block return and do one in the pan. In the future, I'll drill even slower and with better drill bits. I was using new milwaukee titanium bits.