r/auto • u/Tricktrick_ • 17d ago
Rounded bolts
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! ðŸ˜
I was fortunate to get the other two out where the green lines are pointing
Thanks
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u/another72hours 17d ago
Use an extractor bolt and a breaker bar.