Rounded bolt of front brace...

Mr_E85Bim · Post by **Mr_E85Bim** » Mon Sep 05, 2022 10:20 pm

Any advice would be appreciated pls.

I was trying to remove the front brace behind the grilles. The plan was to give it a respray and its looking tired and the paint is starting to flake.

I have managed to round one of the bolts. I'm thinking to drill it out as I reckon I can't be too rough with. This is becos that particular bolth seems to connect to the bonnet locking mechanism. Or very close to that area at least. Last thing I want to do is knock something out of alignment and find myself unable to close or worse open the bonnet again...

Thanks in advance

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Mon Sep 05, 2022 10:49 pm

They can be a horror. It’s a lot easier with the bumper off, then you have space to play with. With the big flat headed bolts, I just cut a slot in the top with a dremel (or hacksaw) and use a big screwdriver after a liberal soaking in WD40.

Reamesy · Post by **Reamesy** » Tue Sep 06, 2022 5:33 pm

I used these multiple times. I spent three hours once then remembered I had these. 3 minutes later, out!

TOPEC 18-Piece Impact Bolt & Nut Remover Set, 3/8” Drive Bolt Extractor Tool Set, Torque Extraction Socket Set for Removing Stripped, Damaged, Rounded Off and Rusted Bolts & Nuts https://amzn.eu/d/2Y3f7Wj

Mr_E85Bim · Post by **Mr_E85Bim** » Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:26 pm

Zedebee wrote: ↑Mon Sep 05, 2022 10:49 pm They can be a horror. It’s a lot easier with the bumper off, then you have space to play with. With the big flat headed bolts, I just cut a slot in the top with a dremel (or hacksaw) and use a big screwdriver after a liberal soaking in WD40.

Cheers Zed!

I was afraid I would need to remove the bumper

I'm afraid I may not be able to align all the panel gaps and it's just going to look a mess. Maybe I will just plaster everything in newspaper and bin bags then just spray it/bodge it

Mr_E85Bim · Post by **Mr_E85Bim** » Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:27 pm

Reamesy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 06, 2022 5:33 pm I used these multiple times. I spent three hours once then remembered I had these. 3 minutes later, out!

TOPEC 18-Piece Impact Bolt & Nut Remover Set, 3/8” Drive Bolt Extractor Tool Set, Torque Extraction Socket Set for Removing Stripped, Damaged, Rounded Off and Rusted Bolts & Nuts https://amzn.eu/d/2Y3f7Wj

Thanks matey!

These are great but not suitable for this job. These are those star shaped screws. I can't remember the correct name right now

Reamesy · Post by **Reamesy** » Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:30 pm

I’ve used them on round bolts with torx, normal bolts and etorx. You just go down a size. Tap on with a hammer and off it comes

Mr_E85Bim · Post by **Mr_E85Bim** » Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:36 pm

Reamesy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:30 pm I’ve used them on round bolts with torx, normal bolts and etorx. You just go down a size. Tap on with a hammer and off it comes

Ohhhh how very interesting!! I was not aware of this! Thanks for the heads up Reamesy

poortomsacold · Post by **poortomsacold** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:02 pm

Reamesy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 06, 2022 5:33 pm I used these multiple times. I spent three hours once then remembered I had these. 3 minutes later, out!

TOPEC 18-Piece Impact Bolt & Nut Remover Set, 3/8” Drive Bolt Extractor Tool Set, Torque Extraction Socket Set for Removing Stripped, Damaged, Rounded Off and Rusted Bolts & Nuts https://amzn.eu/d/2Y3f7Wj

A big thank you for suggesting this extraction set. Had a couple of stripped torx bolts. Spent ages yesterday trying to get them out, saw this post so ordered a set on Amazon, arrived this morning, tested already and they're unbelievable so far!

Reamesy · Post by **Reamesy** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:44 pm

Glad they helped. Been brilliant for me on many occasions

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:59 pm

Reamesy wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:44 pm Glad they helped. Been brilliant for me on many occasions

Put that in my basket as well

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:52 pm

You can buy some kinda electrical conduit (various colours) that fit over the bars or there maybe a slit in them you wrap round the bars?

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