How to fix gas tank?

[NickInOhio]

I have a 99 YZ125, and the 2 bolts are cross-threaded and stuck in the gas tank. When I try to get them out, they just spin along with the anchor for the bolts. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

Thanks,
Nick

 

[NO HAND]

The popular fix is to pull out the bolt along with the brass insert. You will need to prepare the surface of the tank where the insert goes: enlarge and sand for a rough finish. Use 30+ min. epoxy to glue back in place the insert. It will never spin around again.

 

[overbore]

I center punch and then drill them out starting with a small bit and work
my way back up to just smaller than the threads and your done.