Stripped A/C bolt....am I screwed ?
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Nope, it's broke for good. Let me know where to come to pick it up and I'll dispose of the motorcycle for you 
Vice grips super tight and twist. If you can't use that then an easy out may work. Also, you mayb be able to tap a smaller 12 point socket onto the bolt with a hammer.
Vice grips super tight and twist. If you can't use that then an easy out may work. Also, you mayb be able to tap a smaller 12 point socket onto the bolt with a hammer.
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From: Savage, MN
I agree vice grips have always been my go to in this tyoe of situation. Dig into the head of the bolt tightly with them and turn as you would with a wrench.
Nope, it's broke for good. Let me know where to come to pick it up and I'll dispose of the motorcycle for you
Vice grips super tight and twist. If you can't use that then an easy out may work. Also, you mayb be able to tap a smaller 12 point socket onto the bolt with a hammer.
Vice grips super tight and twist. If you can't use that then an easy out may work. Also, you mayb be able to tap a smaller 12 point socket onto the bolt with a hammer.
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From: Western South Dakota
One of these(hand held impact driver) units will loosen the bolt provided you can still have enough real estate for a bit to get on
You turn and whack it on the end w/a hammer while you are attempting to turn it in the direction you want it to go or loosen as is the case.
You turn and whack it on the end w/a hammer while you are attempting to turn it in the direction you want it to go or loosen as is the case.
Last edited by lionsm13; May 15, 2013 at 08:36 AM.
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