stripped hex socket bolt

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01-03-2006, 02:39 PM

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Sorry, I thought you have 1.8T.

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01-03-2006, 02:40 PM

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Ah, ok thanks anyway

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01-03-2006, 02:41 PM

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Turn the socket sideways, it'll fit!

:-P Sorry, I had to!

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01-03-2006, 02:49 PM

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hammer in a larger hex key.

soak with pbblaster frist.

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01-03-2006, 03:58 PM

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Try some valve grinding compound.

Buy some course stuff at FLAPS and dip the hex in it before inserting it in the bolt. The grit provides extra grip - sometimes just enough to get the bolt moving.

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