I'm trying to get off the starter, and the bottom bolt and nut came off pretty easily. I couldn't get the top bolt off and it looks like its stripped. Its in a pretty hard area to get to... how can I get it off?
i had the same problem with mine... i couldnt use a shallow socket but with a deep socket i could get it a lot better and it worked. have you tried with a deep socket yet
You could look into one of those bolt-out tools. I haven't tried any personally but the alternative is to cut the head off then take a small drill bit and drill into the remaining shaft, then try rotating it out.
You could look into one of those bolt-out tools. I haven't tried any personally but the alternative is to cut the head off then take a small drill bit and drill into the remaining shaft, then try rotating it out.
Honestly, this would be my FIRST resort for a damaged bolt or nut. I bought a set about 2 years ago, and they work amazing. I've been able to break rusted bolts out that wouldn't budge with a breaker bar with these with very little effort. Im not sure how they design works so well, but it does.
Honestly, this would be my FIRST resort for a damaged bolt or nut. I bought a set about 2 years ago, and they work amazing. I've been able to break rusted bolts out that wouldn't budge with a breaker bar with these with very little effort. Im not sure how they design works so well, but it does.
I just used the exact set last night to remove the BOTTOM starter bolt on my 94 Bronco - which was also stripped & rounder than a fat lady's ass.... The previous owner must have used %$#@! Fisher & Price tools for doing his repairs...
That above set works excellent and the tool removed the stripped bolt on the very first try!
Not last resort, IMHO, would be the first tool Id grab for this. If the head is stripped, you gonna need a new one anyway!!
Ive got the Irwin equevelent of the Bolt Outs, and *love* them, have saved my ass at least *3* times, well worth the investment I made in 2 different sets!!!
Ran in to this problem about a month ago, tried using the stripped bolt removers but not enough grab or room to work with it. I used a dremel to cut the head off and used an motor head stud remover to take it out took in no time at all. I used stainless bolts to replace the factory ones.
good luck
Jay
Wonder if the exhaust heat from the passenger's side headpipe makes things worse ? I always lather the crap out of the bolt threads with anti-seize before they go back in.
Sure like Sewiv's idea of taller headed stainless bolts for next time. Being a different material they might not seize to the hole's threads as easily.
Sorry it's been so long since I've responded. I bought myself a set of bolt out removers, and they are not working... it's just too stripped. I tried using the #5 which would be correct for the size, but it just slips right on and doesn't grip. I tried to hammer on the #4, and it wasn't able to stay on. I bought an adapter to make my cordless drill a right angle setup, so I am going to try and drill out the bolt head tomorrow.
I will definitely be looking into the SS starter bolts as well. Thanks for the info on that.
i had the same thing last time i did a starter and i hand to get a 4 foot prybar ans snap it off. you put the pry bar under the track arm and over the starter and pull up. with the starter off there is more room and no presher on the starter
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