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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: rufiox426 on June 28, 2009, 06:58:19 PM

Title: Transmission - Stripped Bolt Head
Post by: rufiox426 on June 28, 2009, 06:58:19 PM

While trying to remove my transmission, one of the starshaped head bolts was stripped near the top of the transmission. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remove it? thanks in advance.

Title: Maybe This...
Post by: keflaman on June 28, 2009, 11:21:21 PM

http://www.m42club.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=69&pictureid=372

Sears, Harbor Freight, Northern Tools, etc...

Title: Transmission - Stripped Bolt Head
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on June 29, 2009, 01:30:11 AM

Is the engine and tranny out of the car or is it still in the car?

Title: Transmission - Stripped Bolt Head
Post by: rufiox426 on September 12, 2009, 11:23:02 PM

I used a gator grip

Title: Transmission - Stripped Bolt Head
Post by: iamcreepingdeath on September 13, 2009, 02:24:52 AM

vice grips!!!

or get the next size smaller torx socket and get it on the stripped bolt by hammering the piss out of it with a sledge hammer.  This works for me.