Help with bolt issue!

[s383mmber1]

Ok guys, i was removing my exhaust manifold today on my 7mge and i got to the LAST one and bam, stripped. Can even get a grip on it AT all.

I am sooo stuck onwhat to do! Any good suggestions as what to do? I searched and came up with very litte! Im stuck!

 

[JustAnotherVictim]

Pipe wrench then replace with heli-coil.

 

[rumptis]

as in the nut/bolt head is rounded off...or the bolt hole threads are screwed up?

 

[s383mmber1]

as in the nut/bolt head is rounded off...or the bolt hole threads are screwed up?

the nut/bolt top is rounded off.

I really appreciate this guys!

 

[rumptis]

can you get some visegrips or anything like that on the bolt...or even cut the head off? If you have a welder you could weld a nut to the end of the bolt and most likely get it off that way.

 

[s383mmber1]

can you get some visegrips or anything like that on the bolt...or even cut the head off? If you have a welder you could weld a nut to the end of the bolt and most likely get it off that way.

Its a really really tight space and i tried the vise grip idea, no luck what so ever.

I kinnda got frustrated and gave up for now, im gonna go at it later tonight.

No welder here!

 

[rumptis]

the last idea I have would be to get this...its for rounded off bolds and what not....

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00952162000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

 

[s383mmber1]

the last idea I have would be to get this...its for rounded off bolds and what not....

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00952162000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

Thanks man, i was hoping there would be an easier way. Im gonna go dow to the garage now and hack at it.

 

[rumptis]

in tight spots like that, things get pretty limited...just don't get too pissed off and do something stupid...no matter how bad you want to you will regret it later.

 

[s383mmber1]

in tight spots like that, things get pretty limited...just don't get too pissed off and do something stupid...no matter how bad you want to you will regret it later.

Yhea , i was gonna jsut rip the manifold off and break the bolt, the ni desided i would definatly regret that later.

 

[rumptis]

if you have supra buddy just kick him...thats what I do...kick him and say mean things about his mother!!! thanks for being there Matt..

 

[mkiiSupraMan18]

^ Yeah, Jason pwns Zach's mom...

I would try to get all the other studs out on the mani, and pull up on the manifold like it was a giant ratchet, I've broken small brackets loose like that, and I'm sure the same concept applies... I wont promise that doing that wont screw something else up, or make matters worse, but it should do the trick I would think.

 

[tubbie]

the last idea I have would be to get this...its for rounded off bolds and what not....

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00952162000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

I have a set, no such thing as a stripped bolt anymore.... Works wonders.... :biglaugh:

 

[s383mmber1]

^ Yeah, Jason pwns Zach's mom...

I would try to get all the other studs out on the mani, and pull up on the manifold like it was a giant ratchet, I've broken small brackets loose like that, and I'm sure the same concept applies... I wont promise that doing that wont screw something else up, or make matters worse, but it should do the trick I would think.

Thats a good idea, im gonan try it tommarow if i cant get my new idea to work. The only things it ite my headers, there for i would have to move the entire half of the exhaust up and down. lol, ill give it a shot, if not, im off to sears!

And Tubbie, your being seriouis about it? Or your being sarcastic? Im definatly going to purchase this if it works!

 

[IJ.]

Will: You have a few options, you can buy the Tubbie tools or a Needle Socket but the low cost way is to get either a small cold chisel or a screwdriver you don't love and a hammer.

Place the Chisel at the outer edge of the nut and tap with the hammer making sure you have it facing the direction needed to loosen the nut.

A few whacks should crack it loose and as the nut is cootered anyway it doesn't matter if you damage it more!

 

[s383mmber1]

Will: You have a few options, you can buy the Tubbie tools or a Needle Socket but the low cost way is to get either a small cold chisel or a screwdriver you don't love and a hammer.

Place the Chisel at the outer edge of the nut and tap with the hammer making sure you have it facing the direction needed to loosen the nut.

A few whacks should crack it loose and as the nut is cootered anyway it doesn't matter if you damage it more!

My only worry about this is if i hit it and it brake the bolt in half. Then im in worse condition than i am currently. But ill give it a try if all else fails.

 

[IJ.]

You're hitting the nut on it's outer edge so there's no load going into the bolt! (no way will you break the stud off)

 

[Clip]

i agree with IJ, tapping it is probably the best way to go. if you wanna make it easier try and get a dremel in there and cut a notch to fit the screwdriver slot in. then just whack away...

 

[s383mmber1]

Hey thanks guys, i really appreciate it.

And Ian, im SURE youve heard this before but you are very informative!

Ill letchaguys know the out come of this!

Thanks once again!

 

[IJ.]

Very welcome Will!
(Just trying to pass on some knowledge before I'm too old to remember it )