Working on my 53 Chevy I have had more than my fair share of stuck bolts. But this one is probably the worst I have had. It is the reverse torx bolt on the top of the transmission bell housing. The driver’s side came out without much trouble. But the passenger side is in there. I used the correct reverse torx socket but it rounded. It still had some shape to it till I used these Craftsman bolt extractors. Now it is smooth and shiny. Normally at this point I would be pulling out the drill but without pulling the whole motor and trans I don't see how I could drill it. I am going to try and use vice grips tonight and if I can't pop that sucker out I will try welding a nut over what’s left of the bolt head. I wish I could cut the head off and pull the rest out when the trans is no in the way but the I would have to cut into the bell housing to cut the bolt.
Is there anything I am missing here? Anyone have a cool trick for this?
Is there anything I am missing here? Anyone have a cool trick for this?
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