Argh! Any tips of removing a rounded out triple square for the drive shafts?

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11-24-2008, 11:40 AM

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Second.. I've actually just used a good pair of Vice Grips TM.

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11-25-2008, 08:44 PM

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Gearwrench has a nice set...the napa one i bought stripped on the 3rd bolt!

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03-21-2014, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kelbrig1

a screwdriver.

How to get to the bolt heads with a grinder?

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03-21-2014, 07:01 AM

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How to get to the bolt heads with a grinder?

I would go for a Dremel with a reinforced cutting wheel (not the "pressed sugar" type). Or, if you have a very small air grinder.

-Rog

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03-21-2014, 09:03 AM

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Hammering socket on did not work. bolt heads to hard. Tried 15mm 6 corner.
Also 14mm 12 corner.

Tried chisel, but not getting good grip.

Finally took small cut off dremel, cut a slot in (for chisel to grab hold). Then used sharp air hammer chisel.

That did it.

Puh.

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