Coil retainer bolt broke off , HELP!!

[Chimpy]

Figures that on the last coil that I attempt to remove, the retainer bolt breaks off. It is the front coil. I tried everything I know of to try to remove it. I guess the upper intake will have to come off? Is that bolt only used to hold the coil down. Would I be able to put it back on the plug and drive to a nearby shop, less than 5 miles? I feel soooooo F'ed right now. Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[RamRod]

Is this on an i5 or v8?

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[Chimpy]

I-5. I take it that the valve cover is what surrounds the spark plug openings.

 

[Bruces]

I posted a response in another forum. Use a reverse twist drill bit. Once the bit bites in it should twist the broken bolt out.

 

[Chimpy]

Drilled out what was left of the bolt and hole, installed thread insert, almost as good as new. The hole is off maybe 1/2mm-1mm ,if that. Coil pack is now secure. Will be replacing the coil packs soon anyway. Now on to fluid replacement; front/rear diff then transfer case followed by trans drain and fill.

 

[Chimpy]

Drilled out remainder of bolt ( cross-thread ), installed insert and coil pack is bolted down. Hole was drilled 1/2-17mm off but looks great. What a relief!