rounded timing belt tension

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06-01-2007, 05:16 PM

Bignel00

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rounded timing belt tension

ya went to take off the timing belt and the tension bolt is actaully rounded , any ideas on how to get it out????

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06-01-2007, 05:27 PM

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Re: rounded timing belt tension (Bignel00)

To remove a rounded bolt head, you can get Sears Bolt Out:

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr...e=Yes

Sears sells smaller sets than what is shown in that link. Other manufacturers also make similar tools.

Or you can try a vise grip (locking plier) on the round bolt head.