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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Bolt Number 3 on my Clutch Inspection Cover has a rounded out head. I have tried a extractor with no luck. Any other tips would be greatly apprecieated.
 
Old Jun 8, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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I had one do that, I just carefully drilled it till the top came off and take the rest out and the remains will screw out when you get the cover off.
 
Old Jun 8, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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you can also use a chisel, Hit it straight on to make a mark in the head, then angle the chisel and back the bolt out.
 
Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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You can also take a Dremel and grind a slot across the head then use a large slotted screwdriver to remove the bolt.
 
Old Jun 9, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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An engraving tool works well...It vibrates the screw loose and you just use the tip to turn what is left of the head counterclockwise. I've also heard a pneumatic engraving tool works better than a electric one.
 
Old Jun 9, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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pneumatic engraving tool works better than a electric one
Hydraulic engraving tools work much better than pneumatic ones.
 
Old Jun 9, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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If all else fails drill it out with a left handed drill and retap if necessary. More times than not it comes out with the drill.
 
Old Jun 9, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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If its an allen head bolt just take a torx that is a tight fit and tap it into the hole with a hammer. Put a rachet in and should come right out. Whole lot easier than drilling, grinding, etc... Worked many a times for me
 
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Left handed drill would be my first choice, followed by drilling off the head, pull the cover and grab the "stub" with a vise grips.
 
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