need help asap
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From: Fulltime RVer
Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
Yes, I have a set like that, but not from Sears. Matco tools, I think.
They look on the inside what an easy-out looks like on the outside. Sort of a barbershop spiral tapered cone shape. The deeper it goes on, the tighter it grips. In real stubborn cases, I just place it over the rounded head and pound it on with a hammer. The bolt will then either come off or snap in two. The tool does not slip at all.
They look on the inside what an easy-out looks like on the outside. Sort of a barbershop spiral tapered cone shape. The deeper it goes on, the tighter it grips. In real stubborn cases, I just place it over the rounded head and pound it on with a hammer. The bolt will then either come off or snap in two. The tool does not slip at all.
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From: CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO.
if the head is rounded off, your going to have a hard time getting it out...if that sears tool or vice grips dont get it, which i kinda doubt it will, especially if it is that tite, also im not sure that there is enough room to get the vice grips on it.. i would drill it and use an easy out..
everyone here needs to remember to use a good 6 point socket..
everyone here needs to remember to use a good 6 point socket..
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Originally Posted by F250_
Tell us which ones you've experienced it with, ernesteugene.
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That silly Gator grip socket that used to be on TV can also work sometimes. Those spring loaded pins do actually grip what is left if there is something there. If not, drastic measures are in order.
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From: Cut & Shoot, Texas
If it's a rounded off head I would get up there with a Dremel or something similar and grind the head of the bolt off, pull the CPS and then remove the stud. We do stuff like that all the time at work.
Just my .02.
Just my .02.
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From: Longmont co.
Outlaw I'm with you! But you may still have a hard time getting the cps out. It slides or pulls down after the bolt is out. I will bet it was a cheap scoket 1 wrong size 2 or a 12 point 3. The right tool for the right job (a quote from my auto shop teacher years ago) ! And to think it's a tight space too.
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From: Carroll County, MD
Worst case, if rounded, take a socket one size too small, and drive it on with a hammer. That may hold enough to get the bolt out. Once the bolt is out, throw it and the socket out. And while you are out getting a new bolt, pick up a set of good metric sockets, 6 PT!!!
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