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Old 01-08-2021, 10:46 AM   #13
katy
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Default Re: Remove this bolt?

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Originally Posted by Thearne3 View Post
I have never drilled out a bolt, but this may be the time. Someone long ago decided to replace the correct nut/bolt with this and it will not budge. The metal is too soft for visegrips and too scarred to hold any socket I can find...

It's been soaked with WD-40 for several days.

Ideas?

If drilling is the way to go, any suggestions? I don't want to drill too deep!

Thanks!
Did you get the bolt out?
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