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[Closed] Rounded bolt - awkward spot. Any ideas?

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I just rounded out a bolt that holds the mudguard on at the bottom, between the chainstays at the small bridging piece that spans them. Cart of a place to do it, little room for maneuver. Any ideas on how to get it out?


 
Posted : 10/04/2010 6:48 pm
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Can you hacksaw a slot across it, and use a flat head driver?


 
Posted : 10/04/2010 6:53 pm
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I probably could mate - will a hacksaw cut into the bolt head? I'll give it a go and see. Thanks.


 
Posted : 10/04/2010 6:59 pm
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Should cut it ok. Prob be best with a junior. Is it rusty? Might be worth spraying it with something like RostOff or similar.


 
Posted : 10/04/2010 7:02 pm
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use two hacksaw blades side by side to get a wider slot if you can.


 
Posted : 10/04/2010 10:08 pm