Might consider some better bits, try a set of high speed steel (HSS) or carbide or cobalt steel bits. Drill at clow speed, lots of pressure and get some cutting (tapping) oil to keep the bit lubed and cool. If you can step up the size of the bit to a little under the bolt size, you can get the old threads to come out faily easily.

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