jer2k

iTrader: (6)

OK I hope this is the right forum.

Anyway, I was trying to install my upper strut bar (neuspeed) today and removed sucessfully 3 of the 4 strut tower bolts using a 14 MM socket. As I was trying to get the last one off it started to slip and the bolt started to round-off (if you know what I mean). I live in Canada (salt on roads) so the bolts were not in the best of shape to begin with. Now I am worried about the last bolt. I dont want to keep trying in case it really gets stripped.

I am just wondering what my options are from here? Or if anyone has advice?

Thanks alot

JD

civicvtec1ps

iTrader: (34)

I am sure you can take out strut tower bolt. Just spray WD-40 and loosen it then take it off with torque wrench. You will be better off replacing that bolt as soon as possible.

evol

if it gets too damaged craftsman tools makes a special socket that is ment to take rounded nuts off... I just got a set for christmas and let me tell you they are a life saver!!!

heres a link so you know what I am talking about
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00952162000

NeonImpact

iTrader: (37)

^^ i use those at work..

very nice..
glad my g/f's dad works for snap-on!..

evol

well to be honest snap-on is a little out of my price range

but they all do the same thing right (some just feel better than others)
and come to think of it, If I didnt have stupid friends that dont know how to use their hand tools I wouldnt need this set! .... I should have made them get me these for Xmas