Author Topic: Transmission - Stripped Bolt Head (Read 2442 times)

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.

keflaman · « **Reply #1 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...

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2009, 01:30:11 AM »

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

rufiox426 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2009, 11:23:02 PM »

I used a gator grip

iamcreepingdeath · « **Reply #4 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.