Frustrated User Guide: Broken Cylinder Head Bolt

2003 Craftsman 4-IN-1 Lawn Vac
Symptoms: This 6HP Briggs & Stratton engine has a broken cylinder head bolt. It was over tightened and it snapped in half!
Question: Can we get the broken piece out and fix this problem for just $10 (in 30 minutes or less) or should we trash and replace the whole lawn vac for $800?
Answer: Let's find out!
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[@mariannepina9545]

This is a lifesaver for someone trying to get a broken bolt out!

[@lawnguru2344]

I would taken the head off? And used vice grips to get out or mig weld a nut to it and pressto out .that take too much time ⏲️ what u trying to do that u do as a last resort 💯

[@LawrencePina]

You're right. That's what more experienced person would have done. I was just looking for the cheapest and easiest way to get the stud out. It worked. I only needed to buy one head bolt to fix the lawn vac, but maybe next time, I'll try taking a head off. The town dump is loaded with discarded lawn and garden equipment. I'm in a blue state. Nobody wants repaired. Everyone wants new. Thanks for commenting. I will follow your advice next time...