Mfletch

While removing the exhaust system (to ceramic coat the exhaust manifolds and have a new exhaust system fabricated), I ran into a little bit of a snag. Even though I put copious amount of penetrating oil on them, one of the exhaust flange bolts stripped. It is the one closest to the engine (of course) and the head is now rounded. The previous owner at some time had the bolts off the car. The two that came off were 14mm. The one that rounded is 13mm.

Does anybody have advice on how to remove the bolt? Getting a drill or a hack saw to the problem will probably be a little difficult. Is there a tool that will grab onto a rounded bolt?

This same problem happened to me a month ago on the Porsche and I was able to hack saw it off in about 15 minutes. Unfortunately, this is on my Maserati project car. The brake and fuel systems are rebuilt. I have to remove the exhaust, before I can flush out the gas tank. It should be running soon....I hope.

fbgh2o

How about a bolt extractor

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools...e=snapon-store

Mfletch

Fergus, that looks perfect. Thank you. I knew I could count on someone here to have the answer.

EastBay

Sears has 'em also, probably easier to find. I've seen them at OSH.

Barn996

Mark, you have been busy on the Maserati, great pics of your project car. Good luck with the extracation process.

Mfletch

Fergus and Eastbay, thanks guys. I bought a set of them at OSH and it worked perfect.

Steve, thanks. It has been a fun project. I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

fpb111

Mark
Those headers look like prime candidates for fisterd's ceramic coating.

Wellardmac

Mark, I was wondering how the project was going - nice to see that fine car coming together!

EastBay

nice looking project there

Mfletch

Heading to the ceramic coaters on Tuesday. Thanks guys.

RPMulli

Neat Car!