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Mikey88 · 08-31-2008, 05:23 PM

went to replace my thermostat today do to it not opening and went to tighten everything down and my dumbass overtightened one of the bolts and ended up spinning it off. any one got any ideas on gettin out the bolt. i tried fitting a needle nose around it to twist it off but not enough of the bolt is sticking out and tried hitting it out at an angle to spin it out but nothing. should i find a reverse drill bit or bolt extractor for that little shit?

ngibson · 08-31-2008, 05:25 PM

Invest in a set of screw extractors - I can't tell you how many times the same thing happened to me. Craftsman has the best quality kit I've used - cheaper ones tend to break or wear out after a few screw removals.

Craftsman 10 Pc. Screw Extractor Set w/ Vinyl Case - Model 66196 at Sears.com

koukimonster139 · 08-31-2008, 05:45 PM

lol fuck craftsman

snap on stud extractor

pick one up.

i use mine once a week if not more at work

burnsauto · 08-31-2008, 05:58 PM

screw all this name brand battle stuff.

just get the best you can afford.

08-31-2008, 05:23 PM	#1
Mikey88 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Somewhere in California Age: 35 Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thermostat housing went to replace my thermostat today do to it not opening and went to tighten everything down and my dumbass overtightened one of the bolts and ended up spinning it off. any one got any ideas on gettin out the bolt. i tried fitting a needle nose around it to twist it off but not enough of the bolt is sticking out and tried hitting it out at an angle to spin it out but nothing. should i find a reverse drill bit or bolt extractor for that little shit?

08-31-2008, 05:45 PM	#3
koukimonster139 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 37 Posts: 1,379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol fuck craftsman snap on stud extractor pick one up. i use mine once a week if not more at work __________________ ho ha ho chi chi

08-31-2008, 05:58 PM	#4
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 38 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	screw all this name brand battle stuff. just get the best you can afford. __________________

08-31-2008, 05:25 PM	#2
ngibson Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL Age: 36 Posts: 150 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Invest in a set of screw extractors - I can't tell you how many times the same thing happened to me. Craftsman has the best quality kit I've used - cheaper ones tend to break or wear out after a few screw removals. Craftsman 10 Pc. Screw Extractor Set w/ Vinyl Case - Model 66196 at Sears.com