Best easy out for bolts

[Ethan1972]

I rounded off a starter bolt on a 2010 Mazda6 and need an easy out to get the bolt out. I have very limited room, too. I have tried other easy out's (Irwin and Craftsman) and none have come close to gripping the bolt head. It is a 13mm hex head. I don't want to have to cut the bolt out or grind the head off. That would make things worse IMO. Anyone have any suggestions on a tool or better easy out to use? I have also tried vise grips, pipe wrench, gator grip etc., but like I said, limited room and no luck. That bolt is torqued in there good as well. And remember, steel bolt in a aluminum block with no anti-seize. Thanks for any help! Ethan

 

[Jeeper]

I'd use an Irwin bolt extractor. Find one that is tight and that you have to tap on with a hammer.

http://www.irwin.com/tools/screw-bolt-extractors/9-pc-metric-bolt-extractor-set

 

[gdocktor3]

I also use the Irwin bolt grips. Just ordered the expansion pack with the larger sizes up to 3/4" off eBay last night actually. The expansion set also includes a 13mm socket. The original set does not include that size. There are also turbo and twist sockets by SK. Did you try the low profile bolt outs by Craftsman? Made in USA. https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...hP0McHlLwqfP0cXKvaZaxNrwRT7UvjzDjjhoCnA7w_wcB

http://www.mytoolstore.com/SK-Socket-Turbo-1-2-Drive-Standard-7-8-888

 

[maxpower_hd]

I have use the Erwin extractors too with good results. If you do end up breaking it or cutting the head off it might be easier to remove once the starter is out of the way and you have something sticking out to work with. Obviously that would be the last resort.

 

[gdocktor3]

Check this out http://turbosocket.com/html/turbosockets.html

 

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Possibly good, probably stupid idea: Grind a single slot, with a grinding cutoff wheel on angle grinder or rotary tool into the bolt head, deep as possible. Then you can use a variety of tools to get it out. Most obviously a giant flathead screwdriver?

 

[buckwheat_la]

Room enough for a welder to weld a nut on it? My mechanic does this often and almost always gets it out

 

[KnurledNut]

Is it the bottom bolt?
I think the upper is actually a nut on a stud. And another nut/bracket has to be removed to get to it.

 

[dbabicky]

HEAT is your friend.

 

[frank001]

If you have the room, a cold chisel on one of the corners of the bolt and a hammer should get it loose. Hold the chisel so when you strike it, it will turn the bolt. Then a socket will take it the rest of the way out.

 

[steveo3002]

If you have the room, a cold chisel on one of the corners of the bolt and a hammer should get it loose. Hold the chisel so when you strike it, it will turn the bolt. Then a socket will take it the rest of the way out.

does work very well ...tried it for the first time last week

 

[Ethan1972]

Is it the bottom bolt?
I think the upper is actually a nut on a stud. And another nut/bracket has to be removed to get to it.

You would be correct my friend. Upper bolt is a stud with a 11mm nut, then a bracket comes off, then the stud has a hex near the top. 13mm. It is torqued down pretty well, too. Maybe 100ft/lbs. The bottom bolt is the one I am having trouble getting out. It is just a hex head. I will try some of the other tools suggested. Thanks! Ethan

 

[WhiffySpark]

1/2 inch socket?

 

[KnurledNut]

^^^
This.
See if you can get a 1/2" 1/2 drive 6 point socket on it and use a breaker bar.

 

[Ethan1972]

1/2 inch socket?

^^^
This.
See if you can get a 1/2" 1/2 drive 6 point socket on it and use a breaker bar.

Will give it a shot. Thanks! Ethan

 

[jayoldschool]

I use the Mastercraft version of those Irwin extractor sockets, and they are great. Took out an impossibly stripped head bolt with one shot of the impact gun.

 

[gdocktor3]

I use the Mastercraft version of those Irwin extractor sockets,

Which are the Craftsman version I'm assuming.

 

[Ethan1972]

Thanks everyone. I will try the turbo sockets. See if they will work. If not, guess I will get the welder out.

 

[jayoldschool]

Which are the Craftsman version I'm assuming.

No, Mastercraft is Canadian Tire's in-house brand.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...ut-damaged-bolt-nut-remover-set-0581208p.html

 

[gdocktor3]

Sorry I was thinking of Menards.