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Old Dec 16, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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ok so im tryin to put my header on and i stripped the last bolt i was tryin to take off. now i cant get it to come off what can i do to take it off i need help asap its gettin dark outside
Old Dec 16, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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see if you can get some vice grips down there
Old Dec 16, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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find the closest size socket but a lil smaller. smack it on and hope it comes off. or a bolt out kit tons of ways
Old Dec 16, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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no i used a 11mm and i couldnt get it so... idk what to do any other suggestions
Old Dec 16, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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I had the same problem at you. Get a bolt-out set. I purchased mine at sears. It is a socket set that has spiral teeth in the inside. When you turn the bolt counter clockwise the teeth bite into the head of the bolt. I have removed many stripped bolts that way. Heres what they look like:

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...TOOL&ihtoken=1
Old Dec 16, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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it says that link is invalid but ill look into it for sure
Old Dec 17, 2006 | 07:21 AM
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timmy you shouldnt be allowed to work on cars. did you use a 6 or 12 point socket when trying to take the bolt off. i bet you used a 12 point
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