stripped bolt on downpipe.

[mk3tattoos]

i have a stripped bolt on the bottom closes to the engine. there is no room to get a socket on there, only the opened end of the wrench. how can i get this off.

 

[Who]

Sounds like you stripped the bolt on the elbow not the downpipe studs. Am I right?

 

[rayall01]

We need more information. On the down pipe, or the turbo elbow?

 

[mk3tattoos]

it is a ddp, from 935. it is the bolt next to the turbo's 1" pipe, and it is right up next to it were you can not fit a socket. thanks for the help guys.

 

[Who]

How you are going to grab and turn that nut I honestly don't know. Hopefully someone else will chime in with some suggestions. One thing I can tell you for sure is that the nut is still stuck and trying to turn it with another tool won't change anything.
Step one... Be Patient!!! If you don't take your time your only going make matters worse.
When I replaced my elbow the same nut was stuck. It took me about 30 minutes of using liquid wrench, a torch, liquid wrench and the open end of a wrench. I followed that sequence over and over again. When the nut finally gave up the battle it turned easily without having to put any real torque on it.

 

[rawmk3]

Try using a nut splitter. U can break a nut off and replace the stud at worst. Its basically like a C-Clamp with a splitting wedge on it to cut the nut.

 

[mk3tattoos]

Try using a nut splitter. U can break a nut off and replace the stud at worst. Its basically like a C-Clamp with a splitting wedge on it to cut the nut.

ok i will try that it the morning. thanks for the help.

 

[supradjza80]

For ease of removal a ratcheting wrench is awesome for taking the DDP/turbo elbow off

 

[rayall01]

I can't picture it right now, and I can't look cause my engine is in pieces, but you might be able to use a chisel and hammer it off. I've used that technique many times.