Rounded off mirror bolts - Page 2

antonye · 16-Dec-2009, 01:35

You can make anything fit with an angle grinder

MSO 749s · 16-Dec-2009, 14:36

Thanks for the replies. As I thought, I'll get some spares and go easy on them.

nelly · 16-Dec-2009, 15:37

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Originally Posted by MSO 749s

Thanks for the replies. As I thought, I'll get some spares and go easy on them.

Wipe the new ones with a little grease, anything really and don't over tighten. Just bottom them and nip them a touch.
They really are a nightmare to get out on the 749/999 once the head has rounded.

bigtwin · 16-Dec-2009, 20:57

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Originally Posted by nelly

They really are a nightmare to get out on the 749/999 once the head has rounded.

We know all about that dont we Neil!! Sorry!

Ian

MSO 749s · 18-Dec-2009, 14:07

Hmmm, one is completely rounded. Was going to try a screw remover tool if it will fit in.

Unless anyone has any other ideas? Except ones involving Ankle grinders...

Mark.

nelly · 18-Dec-2009, 14:21

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Originally Posted by MSO 749s

Hmmm, one is completely rounded. Was going to try a screw remover tool if it will fit in.

Unless anyone has any other ideas? Except ones involving Ankle grinders...

Mark.

First try would be a torx bit. Tap it in and see if it bites enough to unscrew the bolt. It sounds a pain, put loosen the clip on and move it out the way for better access.
Once the head goes, it's dremel time. They really can be a pain in the arse

dunlop0_1 · 18-Dec-2009, 16:53

As Nelly said, Dremel time. Try and cut a slot in the head so a screw driver will fit. I think they are 6mm bolts so you can get in to it drill the head off with a 6.5mm drill and the mirror will come off leaving the remainder of the bolt sticking out.

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16-Dec-2009, 14:36	#12
MSO 749s Registered Forum User Bevel Head Posts: 97 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hertford Thanks for the replies. As I thought, I'll get some spares and go easy on them. Reply

18-Dec-2009, 14:07	#15
MSO 749s Registered Forum User Bevel Head Posts: 97 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hertford Hmmm, one is completely rounded. Was going to try a screw remover tool if it will fit in. Unless anyone has any other ideas? Except ones involving Ankle grinders... Mark. Reply

18-Dec-2009, 16:53	#17
dunlop0_1 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,568 Join Date: May 2009 As Nelly said, Dremel time. Try and cut a slot in the head so a screw driver will fit. I think they are 6mm bolts so you can get in to it drill the head off with a 6.5mm drill and the mirror will come off leaving the remainder of the bolt sticking out. Reply