removing a rounded splined bolt

[Mikee_D]

Im currently removing the engine and gearbox of my MK2 GTI, and I have got down to the last few bolts to remove the last few bolts from the inner CV joint, so i could lift the engine out, and have found that the previous owner has completely rounded the splines on 2 of the bolt heads (on the drivers side).

Is there any other way of removing them or is it a case of cutting the heads off, removing the joint and then removing what's left of the bolt afterwards?


thanks

[AudiA8Quattro]

Try irwin extractors. You can get them from ebay.

[danny_p]

you can often just welt a bihex socket over the top and that'll shift it

[rickar]

Cut it off, it saves so much time, and the cost of a replacement is negligible...
Good Luck.

[Phil1980]

Easy-outs are what you need.

[Diamond Hell]

Can't remember whether it's hex key or Torx, but welt one of those in there and they'll generally grip.

[danny_p]

t45 torx welted in or bihex socket welted over top   got 2 chances