RE: quattro-digest V1 #672

[superba <superba@pacbell.net>]

Hi Dan,

Go to a good hardware store and get a screw extractor kit or buy the correct
size for the bolt in question.  The extractor, or kit, will specify the
correct drill bit, so be sure to buy one or that you already have one.
Drill a hole logitudinally through the top of the bolt deep enough to get
the extractor in, put the extractor in a square tool holder, and start
turning it counter clockwise, (for a right hand or clockwise thread).  When
the extractor bottoms out, it should have enough purchase to screw the bolt
out.  Don't even ask about left hand or counter clockwise threaded bolts.

HTH.

Cheers!

Jim Jordan
81 5KT> 300K miles

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> Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 21:57:08 -0600
> From: "Daniel Hussey" <dan_hussey@email.msn.com>
> Subject: Stripped bolt removal
>
> Well, I got everything else out of the way, but one bolt (which
> is currently
> holding the glovebox assembly in place) in my 200TQ which is
> stripped and I
> can't get it out.  Channel lock plyers won't grip and it is an allen bolt
> and the edges are stripped so none of my allen wrenches can fit
> in there and
> get a good grip either.
>
> I undertsand these can be drilled out???  It's a pretty thick bolt so I'd
> like to hear how this is done.  Any info???
>
> I don't need the bolt or anything, I just want it out of there without
> damaging anything!  I'll cut it or drill it out.... but would
> just like some
> info on how this is done.  Any info appreciated since my weekend
> project has
> been unexpectedly halted because of this one %^&@#* bolt!!!!!!
> Please help!
>
> Later,
> Dan
>
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