I had a rounded out flywheel bolt (hex head) and removed it quickly and easily with a tool called a "bolt out". The one I used was a Craftsman and worked well because there was room to put a wrench on it. You see, the Craftsman branded ones aren't made to where you can insert a 3/8" rachet driver ... but there are other brands that are. If you would like some pictures of the tool I can take some for you in a matter of minutes. Anyway, this would be the better way to go. Mike
>I have the AT out for refurbishing so went to fix the leaking front oil > seal. Three of the flywheel (flex plate, actually) bolts came out easily, > the other two remain firmly in place, and now have more of a round hole > than > a hex. I have never had the flex plate off: If I were to drill the heads > off, would there be enough left to use a vise grip or such on the stub > after > the plate is out? |
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