starter removal problem

[911paige]

HI i just bought a 924s i was in the process of changing the starter i took the battery out. disconnected the leads from the battery to the starter removed one of the 2 bolts that hold it in place. well it looks like the other a 15mm bolt has had better days i can't get it off the open end keeps slipping off it is rounded a bit. has anyone had this problem and have a solution besides towing it to the nearest shop.. thanks any help would be appreciated.

[choinga]

I've had good luck on several rounded off bolts with THIS kit.

Worse case, a bolt removal kit where you bore out the bolt and remove it with another bit. Just make sure you use some penetrating oil (Kroil, PB Blaster) and let it sit a while before cranking on it.

[911paige]

Thanks i will look into this ... the only problem is it dosen't show the size of the bolt in question 13mm then 19mm nothing in between... hmmm

[badassdubs]

IIRC it is an 18mm. Not a common size socket or wrench in everyones tool box.

[zedsn]

Get a nice pair of vice grips on the bad end and crank down hard and if you can't get it loose by hand use a hammer gently to assist. You might want to heat it at the starter threads first and apply some BP blast.

[Arizona_928]

Originally Posted by zedsn

Get a nice pair of vice grips on the bad end and crank down hard and if you can't get it loose by hand use a hammer gently to assist. You might want to heat it at the starter threads first and apply some BP blast.

+1.
You can always drill it out too. But that would be a last resort.

"Cobalt bits work the best."

[911paige]

thanks ... so far i got the irwin bolt removal kit but it doesn't have a 15mm one is up to 14mm and the next bigest is 16 to 19mm next i will try to cut it out with my dremell will see. what is this bp or pb blast stuff?

[911paige]

thank god for my dremmel tool thanks for all the comments.. mission accomplished