valve cover bolt broke. any advice?

[alexisprz]

I was tightening a loose bolt that holds the cam cover down when I went to far and snappped itHave any advice on using an easy out for broken bolt removal or is it easier to take it to a machine shop and have. them take care of it. If I do decide to do this what sealent would you recommend OEM or aftermarket. Any advice is welcome or point me in the right direction. Thank you.

[Charles.waite]

Just use the black RTV sealant from your local auto parts store. The insanely expensive OEM sealer is unecessary.

ECS sells Valve cover studs I believe. You'll be fine driving without one stud for a little bit but get it fixed asap. Machine shop might be easy, but possibly expensive.

[alexisprz]

Thanks for advice. I'll more than likely take it to a machine shop since I don't feel to confident on using this easy out tool.

[DRAKLORE]

It really depends in how much of the bolt is sticking up.
If it were me, I would remove the valve cover (15-20 mins) and take a peek at that bolt, there's a lot of 10$/20$
Tools designed specifically for stud removal that you can find at most automotive or hardware stores.
If it was me I would prob get some big vise grips and get a good hold on the sucker and spin it out...
My .02 make sure to update the thread :-)