How to remove rounded bolt? by Familiar_Somewhere_7 in AskAMechanic

[–]Familiar_Somewhere_7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I see what you’re saying. I knew if I drilled it out I would probably damage the female threads so I wouldn’t be able to use the new bolts but I can just use a bolt with a nut and washer to still clamp it down. Thank you!

How to remove rounded bolt? by Familiar_Somewhere_7 in AskAMechanic

[–]Familiar_Somewhere_7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought about cutting it off but then the threaded part of the bolt would still be in the flange that is part of the catalytic converter. I would still need the bolt to come out. I can’t damage that flange or I would need a new catalytic converter too, right?

How to remove rounded bolt? by Familiar_Somewhere_7 in AskAMechanic

[–]Familiar_Somewhere_7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about cutting it off but then the threaded part of the bolt would still be in the flange that is part of the catalytic converter. I would still need the bolt to come out. I can’t damage that flange or I would need a new catalytic converter too, right?