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Help! How to get around stripped bolt
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 7:55 AM
Im trying to disconnect the negative battery terminal, but the bolt is stripped. Whats a good way to get it off?

Re: Help! How to get around stripped bolt
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 12:20 PM
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Re: Help! How to get around stripped bolt
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 1:33 PM
I would use one of these suckers and clamp it on as hard as you can....



Jay




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Re: Help! How to get around stripped bolt
Wednesday, June 15, 2005 3:00 PM
J-kub wrote:I would use one of these suckers and clamp it on as hard as you can....



Jay


then get another bolt from the parts store



Re: Help! How to get around stripped bolt
Thursday, June 16, 2005 2:35 AM
Another option, you could probably use a dremel and either cut a slot across the middle, to use a flathead screwdriver, OR cut two sides flat, to use an open end wrench, or the vice grip idea.

Good luck.




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