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Mar 24, 2013 | 03:50 PM

wingshootin1275

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Removing stripped bolts

I am trying to remove and replace my timing cover and whoever put the last on one stripped and the allen bolts and I am unable to remove them. Anyone out there have any tricks to getting these stripped bolts off?

Mar 24, 2013 | 04:04 PM

Sauceman

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You could try tapping in a slightly larger or metric size. The key is to make sure they go in all the way.

cheers

Mar 24, 2013 | 04:05 PM

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Mar 24, 2013 | 04:12 PM

Sauceman

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I have also used Torx bits, pretty much whatever I had that would provide enough purchase on the cap screw.

And get an impact screwdriver, makes these chores easier.

cheers

Mar 24, 2013 | 04:12 PM

XKnight

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Go to your nearest hardware store and buy an easy out extractor set. Saved my *** a few times.

Mar 24, 2013 | 04:16 PM

lo-rider

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Before boogering the screw head you should have soaked it with AeroKroil, overnight, and then used an impact driver with the proper sized bit.

Now, if hammering in a tight fitting Torx bit doesn't do it, you'll have to try drilling out the head for an EZ-Out or taking the head off completely and then grabbing the shank with ViseGrips once the cover is off.

Or take it to a pro.

Mar 24, 2013 | 04:27 PM

deuce_streetbob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by XKnight

Go to your nearest hardware store and buy an easy out extractor set. Saved my *** a few times.

+1. These are a must have in any tool box if u ask me. Especially considering how cheap stuff is made these days.

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Mar 24, 2013 | 04:37 PM

brownfoxx1

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From: peri,in

if you have access to a hand held cut-off saw you could grind a common head slot
in the head then tap it going counter clockwise to see if the screw will loosen.