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[Closed] How to Remove an Allen Bolt?

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Specifically any good tips on removing a couple of water bottle holder bolts that just turn in the thread of an aluminium frame without unthreading.

Impossible to get any purchase with pliers, should I drill into the bolts or is there something simpler? Thanks.


 
Posted : 18/06/2013 1:09 pm
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It sounds more like the threaded insert is spinning within the frame?

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/water-bottle-fittings


 
Posted : 18/06/2013 1:12 pm
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depends on how steady you are with an angle grinder... cut a small notch and flat blade screwdriver it out. Might mean sacrificing the holder though.


 
Posted : 18/06/2013 1:52 pm
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Thanks for the advice, will give it a go.


 
Posted : 18/06/2013 6:12 pm
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Grind a slot then use a flat blade screwdriver or flat blade bit with a breaker bar or 'T' bar. DONE!


 
Posted : 19/06/2013 12:07 pm

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