2007-09-17 15:58:25 · 6 answers · asked by billy m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the answer to all is Dremel
2007-09-17 16:05:46 · answer #1 · answered by Drago_65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a couple options. First, if the stripped nut is metric, try an SAE sized socked, or vice versa. If that doesn't work, you can buy bolt extractors. These are sockets with a reverse screw thread in them. The more you turn, the tighter they grip. Here's a link to the manufacturer:
http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/jhtml/detail.jhtml?prodId=IrwinProd100512
The last resort would be a dremel or chisel. That usually ends up damaging the threads on the bolt. Nut crackers really work well in those situations where they fit. But most often, you don't have enough room to get one in place.
Rick
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2007-09-17 16:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can cut it off with a hammer and cold chisel,or a tool called a nut cracker. It slips over the nut and you tighten the bolt and the cutter cracks the nut.
2007-09-17 16:11:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a shop and have a tech apply a torch to it--that is the easiest way--but not if you are not a good mechanic.
2007-09-17 16:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by fire_inur_eyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a bolt or a stud, where is it located, what diameter is it, can you use a saw or grinder. A torch maybe, maybe not.
2007-09-17 16:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get to it try wd-40 and vise grips.
2007-09-17 16:10:51 · answer #6 · answered by FORD-MAN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋