How to remove a rounded-out bolt?

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Aug 3, 2009 | 11:13 PM

skim1420

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How to remove a rounded-out bolt?

I rounded out one of the torx bolts while trying to install the passenger backrest mounts. I thought I'd solicit any suggestions from the board before paying a mechanic to drill it out, etc. Any ideas?

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Aug 3, 2009 | 11:15 PM

dawg

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Drill it and use an EZ-out

Aug 3, 2009 | 11:25 PM

jdreed520

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you can use a dremil tool and just cut a slot on it and use a impact straight slot to work it out. I have used a dremil then just used a good screwdriver i could tap on to work one out before.

Aug 3, 2009 | 11:32 PM

Casper

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Sears sells the bolt extraction tools

Aug 3, 2009 | 11:35 PM

tlb

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get a set of allen wrenches(hex keys) find one you can tap into rounded out hole and see if it will grip good enough to get the bolt out.

Aug 4, 2009 | 12:45 AM

cgonzgo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jdreed520

you can use a dremil tool and just cut a slot on it and use a impact straight slot to work it out. I have used a dremil then just used a good screwdriver i could tap on to work one out before.

+1 works great!!