alternator pivot bolt - seized - allen head rounded - any tips?

[Donuts]

Replaced v-belts recently. Fortunately I was able to do this without having to undo the pivot bolt for the alternator - which is seized and has an allen head which has been rounded.

I would like to replace this bolt at some point - anyone had this problem before?
THANK YOU ALL.

[hobbes]

Someone told me easy-outs are good for this. not sure where you get them from but an internet search should tell you something....

[sidecarphil]

will the bracket come off the engine ??

if it will then you can work on a bench and warm the bracket up

[danny_p]

just keep your eyes open for an 8 valve mk3 non aircon multivee setup.  and swap them over when you feel like it as there is no rush

[Donuts]

will the bracket come off the engine ??

if it will then you can work on a bench and warm the bracket up

Unfortunately not 

[Donuts]

Someone told me easy-outs are good for this. not sure where you get them from but an internet search should tell you something....

thanks I will check it out, sounds like a useful tool

[Donuts]

just keep your eyes open for an 8 valve mk3 non aircon multivee setup.  and swap them over when you feel like it as there is no rush

that would be the ultimate answer, good tip, thanks

[nealey]

Whack a spline tool in there and try that, i think it will be an m6 spline you need

[Donuts]

M6 spline tool is now on my list, thanks