oil pan bolt has rounded head regular wrench will not work to remove it
2006-11-29 05:10:15 · 8 answers · asked by Calvin J 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Best get another drain bolt and remove the old one with a pair of vice-grips.
2006-11-29 05:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, a pair of vise-grips, though you can pick up a set of sockets that are made for this. Unless you have a lot of problems with rounded bolt-heads, a pair of vise-grips is the way to go.
2006-11-29 05:19:42 · answer #2 · answered by boots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a tape measure to get the size of the bolt head and go to any parts store and buy an "e-z out".
2006-11-29 05:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by nate_625 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several ways, depending on access and tools available:
Grind new (deepened) flats on bolt head-
Cut screw slot across head-
Vise-grips-
Pipe wrench
Drill a hole through head into shank and use an "easy-out"-
Drill hole horizontally through head so a hard steel rod can be inserted and used to turn bolt.
2006-11-29 05:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a rounded bolt removal socket set. I bought a set from chicago brand uk and it worked really well. Comes in metric or imperial sizes and lifetime guarantee.
2014-03-10 00:14:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1- use power cutting tool to cut a cross on the bolt. than use philips screw driver take it out.
2- use Drill-Out Power Bolt Extractor cost $50
2006-11-29 05:20:16 · answer #6 · answered by pk9394racing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vise grips usally work but now they have a new wrench out that tightens on the head as you loosen it its at sears sorry don't know the name
2006-11-29 05:20:32 · answer #7 · answered by maddog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they make bolt extractors that are cheap and easy to use
2006-11-29 05:34:45 · answer #8 · answered by jeffro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋