re. IM bolt removal - 83 5kt non-quattro

[Tex Terry, II]

Ben - first I will try as you suggested below.  Then, as another person
told me, (a few minutes ago) I could try this: put the allen key in to the
bolt head and weld a bead around the key to hold the key to the bolt; then
apply the torque to remove the bolt; this method will require replacement
of the bolt and the allen key, but will extract the bolt.  Any reasons not
to do the welding act (if your suggestion does not work)?

Tex Terry, II
83 5kt auto non-quattro 4 dr sedan
Franklin, PA
> 
(snip)
> 
> If you feel like you are going to round out the bolt head, STOP, you are.
> Drive a 1/4" hex/allen driver in with a hammer.  It is just enough bigger
> than the 6mm that the fit will be tight enough to break the bolt loose
with
> out rounding.   You may sacrifice the 1/4 drive, but I've been able to
get
> them back out of the bolt by putting the allen part in a vice and
hammering
> out the bolt with a chisel.  BTDT many times.
> 
> Ben