Rocker cover bolt threaded

1. French4ever Banned Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 132

   #1 31st January 2014, 20:01

   Hi guys been taking my rocker covers off and 2 of the nuts 1 on each cover both have beaten up heads so struggling to get it off?
   Any ideas guys ?
   Thanks
2. French4ever Banned Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 132

   #2 31st January 2014, 22:16

   Sorry the head is rounded
3. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #3 1st February 2014, 00:08

   Smash a star drive into the head of the bolt then remove.
4. djx11b Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Glasgow Posts: 565 Saxo Vts Mk1 1997

   #4 1st February 2014, 00:24

   Had the same issue used a bigger torque piece and hammered it in if that fails use a screw driver or chisel to loosen it off and then replace it once out
5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 1st February 2014, 11:33

   Warm the engine up then try mole grips.