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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Canada Any Ideas??Stripped Torx Bolt or whatever its called...

Went to change the Spark plugs on the Balt today and havent changed them out from when i bought it from the dealer, went to pull the cover off and one of the bolts stripped on me so i couldnt get to them...eh
So I've tried a couple things but they didnt work so well.... Does Anyone have any ideas what i could do without taking it back to the dealer?
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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Same thing happened to me yesterday. You need an extractor bit.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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An extractor bit would help for sure...
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Right on, thanks guys!!... you wouldnt happen to know where i could pick one of those up at?
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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You could drill the head off carefully and then the remaining stud you should be able to turn out with your fingers once the part is removed or a visegrip.
The bit should center up in the hole for the driver,use a bit a little bigger than the threaded part of the bolt using one thats been taken out already for reference.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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I bought my extractor set at canadian tire, around $20, but its great for any stripped bolt you may need in the future
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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X2 I would be looking at Canadian tire or sears maybe?
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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If you have a dremel with a cutting wheel, you could cut a notch in the head to accept a flathead screwdriver.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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small vice grip ftw.. lol easier than pulling out all the extra tools... ha
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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lol so i ended up just drillin the ********** out...worked beautifully lol.
thanks for all help guys! very much appreciated!
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Nighthawk243
If you have a dremel with a cutting wheel, you could cut a notch in the head to accept a flathead screwdriver.
nice idea i'll have to remember that.
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