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Nslade
11th January 2011, 18:55
So the bolt that was only rusted solid earlier, is now rusted and rounded off. Whats the next course of action chaps? Or do i just cut my losses and let the garage change the starter motor for £40?

johnlambert
11th January 2011, 18:59
could hammer a socket on and get it off that way..

or try saw it off..

Nslade
11th January 2011, 19:00
Its on the starter motor so its pretty tricky to get at tbh

ollsaxogti
11th January 2011, 19:01
as said above try to hammer a larger socket onto it , should come out if you get a pretty tight fit

ollsaxogti
11th January 2011, 19:02
is it a 13mm head ?

Nslade
11th January 2011, 19:05
10mm, why u ask?