exhaust bolts break all the time.. i had a guy just cut the bolt out and leave like a u shaped cut...




then just use a proper bolt and nut.. it worked for the 6 months he had it on his car with out a problem.. then he just got a better turbo..

 

Finally got mine taken out and replace today. I just paid some pro to do it. He had to drill it out because he couldn't extract it with the extractor. He drilled it out and got it rethread.

Now I can move on.

 

I wouldn't waste you time drilling or trying to extract. Just find some pro who can remove in a few hours and you can be on your way.

 

I drilled mine out (but then again I am an aircraft mech) and believe me. It was tough. I have high dollar sheetmetal drills and unlimited bits. It took me the better part of 8 hours to drill w/o damaging. Even then, I boogered up the top 2-3 threads.

 

good time to upgrade your turbo!!