Scarab Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Hi All, Not limited to MV's but certainly can be a problem. I have a bolt which is entirely rounded off through some hamfisted garage mechanic trying too hard. It's a rather awkward one to get hold of a replacement for, being tapered and a strange length, there only being once source for the kits and it must be bought as part of a set, which is £68. Rather a large sum just for one bolt. What's the best way to get it out? The part it screws into is mounted with a similarly rare rubber boot round it, which is impossible to remove in tact while the bolt is in there. So I've been loathe to apply heat so far. It's not a large one, at only 12mm so hard to get a lot of force on, in a rather confined space. What do the learned members here suggest? Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 If you still have some protruding head left, soacking in release fluid and judisicous tapping with a wide cold chisel still has it's place. Halfordfs do a good Advanced range set of stud removers up to 12mm. They work well on rounded nuts if you can get them to fit. All depends on how much room you have. A nut splitter screwed on can give you something to put a bar over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 snap on screw extractors look on ebay for em or if u pm me might be able to help u out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 A picture might elicit a few more suggestions, perhaps? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf S. Ask Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 An idea to get broken bolts out is to weld a nut on it... that means put a nut on top and weld inside it.. but guess that is not an option in thsi case since you would not use heat due to the rubber boot. And I do have some od bolts and things that followed the MCC parts I did buy. Perhaps I have one bolt for you if you put out a picture and size og it.. Rolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Not cheap but nice to have when you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airportable Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Clive, my thoughts exactly. Can not remember the correct term for them. Leave well alone untill you can beg, steal or borrow a set. May save you a lot of pain and cash in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarab Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Thanks guys, I would have posted a pic but it's deep in the bowels of a boat, the wrong side of a bulkhead and I can only just get my arm in, let alone a camera! So where's the best place to get me a set of these magic tools then? With several restoration projects due to be purchased in the next few months, I had better get myself a set eh? :-D Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scammell 7377 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 hard to say without a pic but is it not possable to fully grind off the head say with a dremmell ,remove the part bolted on and then you have access for small stillsons , mole grips etc ? then weld a nut on once removed to effect a repair this might mean your one off may be a few mm short so just remove any washers fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 How rounded is it?? If there is even a vestige of side left the "Metrinch" type of socket and spanner will usually grip it enough to remove. http://www.metrinch-tools.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Not cheap but nice to have when you need them. Ive got a set of these and can't reccomend them enough!! One of those tools you may not use for ages, but will be glad you bought them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protruck Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 (edited) Hi Alex. Hope this Helps. As fv1609 said, a must have in the toolbox for this type of situation. http://www.amazon.co.uk/11pc-ANTI-SLIP-SOCKET-CASE/dp/B004G6P4UU/ref=sr_1_46?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1312080022&sr=1-46 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Irwin-Bolt-Grip-Remover-394001/dp/B0000CCXVZ/ref=sr_1_21?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1312080160&sr=1-21 Expansion set for Nutool set. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Irwin-Bolt-Grip-Remover-Expansion/dp/B000QW6K8I/ref=pd_sim_diy_1 In my opinion the Irwin set with the expansion set is the best value for money. steer clear of the silverline version of this product. not very good Regards Clive Edited July 31, 2011 by protruck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Screwfix also supply similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarab Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks for that gents, just got myself the 10pc Irwin set off that popular auction site, for £25.99 delivered. Not bad value I don't think. Will have to see how I get on fabricating a replacement bolt once it's out! Thank you once more. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Not cheap but nice to have when you need them. Trust you to have a GUCCI solution Mr Elliott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Wayne is that an insult? What the hell is a GUCI anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Of course not! In military circles the phrase 'Gucci' relates like the 'Fashion brand' it is taken from describing the Very Best and expensive / 'trick' kit. It was most definately a compliment. If it was a cheap and mass produced copy I would have said 'Primark'!!!!! Comprende!...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 OK Wayne I believe you................because you're worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 OK Wayne I believe you................because you're worth it Brilliant I love it........Amazing Answer!.......But if only I was. Ps What Make is yours by the way as we should get back on track with rounded off Nuts and their removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Wayne is that an insult? What the hell is a GUCI anyway? Careful!!! I used to work for the man! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 What Make is yours Irwin http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Irwin-5pc-bolt-grips-plus-expansion-set-free-postage-/230642132874?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item35b357a78a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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