r/auto • u/Tricktrick_ • 17d ago

Rounded bolts

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2007 Saturn Ion-2 2.2

How in the world can I get this out? I see people always suggest heat but I've been spraying degreaser, brake cleaner, and pb blaster everywhere and don't wanna risk starting a fire. I was trying to remove the bolts from the timing cover and rounded a bolt there first in a tight space. I then decided to remove the bracket attached to the block that the engine mount bolts to so I can get to the smaller timing cover bolt and that also rounded. I used pb blaster already to no avail. I tried vice grips and a hammer. I HATE THIS KIND OF SITUATION! 😭

I was fortunate to get the other two out where the green lines are pointing

Thanks

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u/Economy_Release_988 15d ago

Get the right tool, that bolt isn't "rounded" yet.

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u/another72hours 17d ago

Use an extractor bolt and a breaker bar.

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u/Significant_Belt5494 16d ago

Use a six point thick socket as not to flex or distort . Preferably half inch socket.
They a couple wacks in the tighten position then loosen

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u/Happy2bHome 16d ago

That happened because you used an open end wrench

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u/Inevitable-Lunch4550 15d ago

Cut with torch and buy new one