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Nathans_Dad Nathans_Dad is offline
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I had the exact same issue when removing my shifter about three months ago.

My suggestions (in order) are:

1). Hammer in the next larger size and see if that will grab.
2). Use Bolt Out to try and break it free while you still have a usable head.
3). Dremel a slot in the top and try a screwdriver or similar.
4). Grind the whole head off with a dremel and then grab the threads with some vice grips after removing the box.

Unfortunately I went straight for #3 when I did it because I was a rookie and didn't have a bolt out set (I do now). I ended up dremeling the head off.
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1984 911 coupe
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