Another stripped bolt question!

[mooshichoctaw]

Always a stupid and frustrating problem... but any advice on removing the bottom bolt of the clutch slave? it's badly stripped and that's such a tight space to get vice grips or anything in there!

[booger]

Drive a slightly oversized Torx head bit into the stripped hex head bolt with a hammer, and loosen per usual. Plan on a new bolt.

[mooshichoctaw]

Thanks... i gotta pick some of those up and try it tomorrow. I like how everyone's questions are about engine overhauls and electrical problems and mine are "how do i hammer this nail into this board?"

[ducpainter]

Thanks... i gotta pick some of those up and try it tomorrow. I like how everyone's questions are about engine overhauls and electrical problems and mine are "how do i hammer this nail into this board?"

It's just the cycle...

Stick around and you'll be answering the questions.

[battlecry]

I just saw a thread in Advrider where somebody JB welded an easy-off to the bolt and spun right out. 

Start with the Torx.  I hear you can get them cheap from Harbor Freight. 

That way you dont feel so bad when you ruin the tool. 

[Punx Clever]

Better for it to be a stripped bolt than a bolt shearing off while trying to loosen.  I've had TWO of the latter, just today...

[gr1976]

For stubborn bolts w/ "soft" heads...nothing beats the old impact driver. I could have never gotten my CB750 apart without it.

[nomadwarmachine]

+1,000 on removing stuck CB750 bolts with an impact driver!

[mendoje]

I'm a fan of HF tools, but this is one of those times not to buy cheap. If you break the tip off in the bolt, you're really up the creek.  Buy the best brand you can afford, try McMaster Carr, they always carry good stuff.

Start with the Torx.  I hear you can get them cheap from Harbor Freight.  That way you dont feel so bad when you ruin the tool. 

[freeclimbmtb]

I just saw a thread in Advrider where somebody JB welded an easy-off to the bolt and spun right out. 

Start with the Torx.  I hear you can get them cheap from Harbor Freight. 

That way you dont feel so bad when you ruin the tool. 

My personal experience...  Torx bits arent something to go cheap on.  I bought two sets of Snap-On torx sets so I always have a spare, then when I break one, I just cary it with me and flag down the truck.  New torx bit on the spot!  (those and snap ring pliers...I cant afford a whole tool set from them)






(yet)

[gr1976]

My personal experience...  Torx bits arent something to go cheap on.  I bought two sets of Snap-On torx sets so I always have a spare, then when I break one, I just cary it with me and flag down the truck.  New torx bit on the spot!  (those and snap ring pliers...I cant afford a whole tool set from them)

(yet)

+1 for snap on....I bought a set of craftsman a while back and snapped the insert. I took it to the store and they said the inserts weren't covered. However, they said if I break the chrome portion they would waranty it. 

[Slide Panda]

I took it to the store and they said the inserts weren't covered. However, they said if I break the chrome portion they would waranty it. 

Hmm, I just popped the 4mm allen I had for my 3/8"s and sears took it right back. Interesting....

[gr1976]

Hmm, I just popped the 4mm allen I had for my 3/8"s and sears took it right back. Interesting....

this was about two years ago. maybe they changed their policy.

[mooshichoctaw]

Torx bit, liquid wrench, and heat worked like a charm! Now, where do I get new bolts? Is that something you can find on McMaster Carr? Or has anyone had luck with those monster ss bolt kits?

[Ddan]

Bolt Depot is a good on-line source for metric bolts by the piece. Shipping is a bit high for just a couple of bolts but the bolts themselves are cheap enough.