98C5LS2

I'm changing cams and the last hex bolt for the plate won't come loose. It feels like the guy that put the original motor together used Loctite because the other bolts were an bear to break loose.

Now my big problem is the inside of the hex bolt rounded out. I tried to get vice grips on the outside but because it is recessed, I can't get a god grip.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

JoeyGC5

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easy out or worst case try to weld a nut on the bolt

97zSC

ya, if you can get at it with a left hand drill bit and an easy out that should do the trick

98C5LS2

Thanks!

ShiznityZ28

iTrader: (11)

Vice grips. LOL

98C5LS2

Yea - tried it.

JoeyGC5

iTrader: (24)

Just take your time with it and don't try to rush it

Slowhawk

iTrader: (12)

put vise grips on there straight on,heat the area with a torch and it will come out easy.

Or weld a nut on it and the heat will break it free.

98C5LS2

Thanks - we'll see this weekend.

98C5LS2

I posted this on Gen III too:

For anyone who is interrested, I got a kit that consists of sockets that fit over the head of a rounded off bolt. THey have machined in "blades" that are similar to rifling in a gun barrel. They fit snug on the bolt (lightly tapped with a hammer) then put a ratchet on it and loosen. It digs in as you loosen. It came right out effortlessly. Best $20 I ever spend. Also purchased the correct bolts from the dealer.