Q: I'm working on replacing manifold gaskets on a 1500 Dodge Ram 2012. I drilled into the stud to reverse the broken stud with a extr

asked by on June 19, 2017

Working on taking broken studs out of truck. Using a extraction kit but bit won't grab. Kept drilling and poked through, now I'm leaking engine coolant. What did I hit and what do I need to do to fix it?

My car has 86000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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