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Look for corrosion around the connectors for the motor and make sure you have a good ground (as Finnon suggested).

No, I'm afraid that I would have to work on her Supra and never get to touch my other hobby car.

I would agree. I came to that diagnosis by (*GASP*) searching this site and finding someone with the same problem. I replaced the master and slave cylinders this past weekend along with the flexible hose. My problem now is that the car shifts so nicely, my wife is more interested in driving it...

Here is a picture of the tool that does the job.

That's okay. I'd rather wait for the right tool than force the issue with an improvised fix. Besides, the Supra isn't my daily driver.

You're so right. When I heard the pop of the bolt breaking loose, I felt a lot of anxiety lifting off of me. The important thing for me is to emphasis to others to take it SLOW on trying to loosen or tighten the head bolts and consider buying a set of Sock-It-Out tools if you think you're...

Okay, here's an update. Based upon a suggestion from a person on another car forum, I purchased some Sock-It-Out tools. I selected the right size tool (12 mm) and tapped it in with a hammer, per the instructions. I placed a 13 mm socket on the tool and attached a breaker bar. The head bolt broke...

I have the Craftsman version of it. It's going to be my third attempt after a couple of other suggestions.

On another website someone suggested Sock-It-Out tools. They are designed along the lines of IJ's suggestion with the 7/16" allen head key. I put some on order, and I'll let you guys know how it works out. Steve

Thanks! I'll be sure to update on how I manage to get it out.

Thanks for checking. My set goes up to a #13. Hopefully our sets are sized the same. I noticed differences in sizing when I was comparing them at Sears. The tricky part will be working down in the head with the camshaft in place.

Thanks for checking. Yes, it's a stock head bolt. Also has anybody used used a multi-spline extractor? I found it on the Snap On Tools website at http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?item_ID=10533&group_ID=1262.

Actually with your previous post, you inspired me to look on the Sears website. The have some extraction tools designed for boogered screws. I think I might take a trip over to the local store to see if they might work for an allen head. I appreciate all of the suggestions. Steve

Actually, I got those Craftsman sockets for removing rounded bolts just yesterday to remove a different bolt, and the socket worked like a charm. Unfortunately, the head bolt is an allen head design, so I cannot go one bigger. I'm tempted to look at Steve mk3's suggestion of an 11 mm allen head...

I appreciate the quick reply and affirmation. I have just enough mechanical skill to break only a couple of parts on each project.

Well, I was trying to retorque my head, and I got in a hurry. I rounded the inside of a stock head bolt. I could really use some suggestions on how to get it how. My first thought was to use a bolt extractor, but I had nightmares about the thought of breaking it off inside the motor. Thanks...