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cookster50 · 01-13-2010, 04:15 PM

I was working on changing an intake manifold gasket on a 2000 Saturn SL1 and in the process of trying to loosen one of the power steering pump bolts I started to strip it. I tried a Gator Grip, which is a piece of junk and did no good. I also tried some sears bolt extractors but the one that fits on isn't tight enough and the next size down I can't get to fit on. Anyone have any ideas on how I can get this thing removed? I have hardly any room to work in btw, not even enough to be able to hammer a smaller sized socket on it.

Earthling · 01-13-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SLAG

PB Blaster is better

+1 Vice grips / Channel Locks

PB Blaster...Thanks...I'll get some for future reference.

JD10367 · 01-13-2010, 04:54 PM

Don't bother. Just set the car on fire.

/OwnerOfA1999SaturnSL2

Earthling · 01-13-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

Don't bother. Just set the car on fire.

/OwnerOfA1999SaturnSL2

Tried that once...Didn't work so well.

googlegoogle · 01-13-2010, 04:57 PM

torch work well on tough bolts.

**Smed1065** · 01-13-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MagicHef

One of these:

http://www.sourcingmap.com/pcs-broke...t-p-24656.html

You drill a small hole in the bolt, and put one of these in there. The threads run backwards, so as it bites into the bolt, it turns the bolt out.

LaChapelle · 01-13-2010, 05:16 PM

Ask LT after the Jet game

**Bowser** · 01-13-2010, 05:19 PM

Guaranteed to knock it loose....

**SAUTO** · 01-13-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cookster50

I was working on changing an intake manifold gasket on a 2000 Saturn SL1 and in the process of trying to loosen one of the power steering pump bolts I started to strip it. I tried a Gator Grip, which is a piece of junk and did no good. I also tried some sears bolt extractors but the one that fits on isn't tight enough and the next size down I can't get to fit on. Anyone have any ideas on how I can get this thing removed? I have hardly any room to work in btw, not even enough to be able to hammer a smaller sized socket on it.

is it actually accessed through a hole in the pulley? i would get a GOOD socket, name brand and NEW, and try that. sometimes a cheap socket will flex and round the edges.

cookster50 · 01-13-2010, 05:39 PM

I've blasted it with PB Blaster. The thread is fine, the head is starting to get rounded. I don't have room to get a hammer in there. Guy at work said I might have to file down the head a little in order to get the smaller sized bolt extracter on it. As for removing a lot of stuff to make room, it's all the pulleys for the serpentine belt that are in the way, not sure how to remove those. I know you can get the pulley off the power steering pump assembly, just don't know yet if a pulley puller could even fit in the space I have to work with.

cookster50 · 01-13-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

is it actually accessed through a hole in the pulley? i would get a GOOD socket, name brand and NEW, and try that. sometimes a cheap socket will flex and round the edges.

No, it is one of the ones below and to the right of the pulley. I used a "good" sears craftsman socket to start with. I think using the larger bolt extractor has pretty much rounded it too much for a socket to work anymore.

dtebbe · 01-13-2010, 05:41 PM

If any bit was sticking out I'd take out the trusty mig welder, weld a short 12 point bolt on it and then remove it while it was still hot... assuming you have a mig welder. You get a good head to grip + heat all in one shot.

Owning a mig welder has totally changed my approach to these situations...

DT

cookster50 · 01-13-2010, 05:42 PM

I don't know if there is room to get a drill in there. I have maybe 3-4 inches to work with(and no, I'm not talking about a penis). I suppose I might have to get the entire engine lifted out in order to get to it.....

cookster50 · 01-13-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dtebbe

If any bit was sticking out I'd take out the trusty mig welder, weld a short 12 point bolt on it and then remove it while it was still hot... assuming you have a mig welder. You get a good head to grip + heat all in one shot.

Owning a mig welder has totally changed my approach to these situations...

DT

No welder, though if it comes to it I'm sure I can borrow one.

Fish · 01-13-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Have your mom suck it out

Fish · 01-13-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtebbe

If any bit was sticking out I'd take out the trusty mig welder, weld a short 12 point bolt on it and then remove it while it was still hot... assuming you have a mig welder. You get a good head to grip + heat all in one shot.

Owning a mig welder has totally changed my approach to these situations...

DT

I've done this before, and I was scared shitless doing it. But it worked like a charm...

01-13-2010, 04:15 PM
cookster50 Supreme Commander of My House Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $2773622	Removing a stripped bolt I was working on changing an intake manifold gasket on a 2000 Saturn SL1 and in the process of trying to loosen one of the power steering pump bolts I started to strip it. I tried a Gator Grip, which is a piece of junk and did no good. I also tried some sears bolt extractors but the one that fits on isn't tight enough and the next size down I can't get to fit on. Anyone have any ideas on how I can get this thing removed? I have hardly any room to work in btw, not even enough to be able to hammer a smaller sized socket on it.
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01-13-2010, 05:39 PM	#24
cookster50 Supreme Commander of My House Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $2773622	I've blasted it with PB Blaster. The thread is fine, the head is starting to get rounded. I don't have room to get a hammer in there. Guy at work said I might have to file down the head a little in order to get the smaller sized bolt extracter on it. As for removing a lot of stuff to make room, it's all the pulleys for the serpentine belt that are in the way, not sure how to remove those. I know you can get the pulley off the power steering pump assembly, just don't know yet if a pulley puller could even fit in the space I have to work with.
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01-13-2010, 05:41 PM	#26
dtebbe 3M TA3 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoFlo Casino cash: $9993039	If any bit was sticking out I'd take out the trusty mig welder, weld a short 12 point bolt on it and then remove it while it was still hot... assuming you have a mig welder. You get a good head to grip + heat all in one shot. Owning a mig welder has totally changed my approach to these situations... DT
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01-13-2010, 05:42 PM	#27
cookster50 Supreme Commander of My House Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $2773622	I don't know if there is room to get a drill in there. I have maybe 3-4 inches to work with(and no, I'm not talking about a penis). I suppose I might have to get the entire engine lifted out in order to get to it.....
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