Stripped stop bolts

jpctln · Sep 12, 2004

I bought a used Pro 5.0 shifter a couple months ago. Well the previous owner adjusted the stop bolts to fit his T5...like he should...but it doesn't quite fit mine. The 2-4 bolt is fine, but the 1-3 bolt is a little too far out, and doesn't stop anything; it's useless. I didn't really worry about it too much when I first put it in, but now I'm getting ready to put in a new clutch, and I want to get this fixed just to be safe for when I chirp some gears. Anyway, the guy threadlocked the stop bolts with the strongest stuff out there, and I ended up stripping the bolt trying to get it loose with a 2ft breaker bar . I remember hearing the bolt was 1/2", and that was the smallest size I could get on the bolt, both metric and inches, but there was still a little play in the wrench. I took my chances and ended up ephing the bolt up.

How do you suggest I get that bolt out? Also, I'd probably need to get a new bolt and nut, so if anyone knows the dimensions of that sucker let me know, thanks.

jpctln · Sep 13, 2004

Bumperupalump.

HISSIN50 · Sep 13, 2004

i might carefully heat the bolt up (breaks loose the threadlock somewhat) and then use whatever means (vicegrips, easy-out, etc) you see fit, to try to get the bolt out.
good luck.

5spd GT · Sep 13, 2004

I'm not for sure threadlock was the brightest idea from the previous owner...I've never had a problem in the few shifters I have dealt with where the stop bolts move either direction...

Yeah try some heat...but be careful of your surrounding interior...if you don't you better have a fire extinguisher ready

I would think a 2 ft. breaker bar would break that thing loose...it must be on there really good...or was installed improperly...but if you can't get the right wrench on it that is the problem...

I say take it off and get a new shifter

jpctln · Sep 13, 2004

How much heat does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? Do I need a big ass torch or can I hold a lighter up to it for like 10 minutes?

old_blue · Sep 13, 2004

if it was red threadlocker then I blv it handles up to 400 degrees. So no, a lighter wont work. I would take it out of the car to work on it so you dont have to worry about ruining your interior or parts in the tranny heating up (carpet, tranny fluid, wires, etc...) and if that doesnt work then I agree with the above and just get a new one.

HISSIN50 · Sep 13, 2004

in my above post i was assuming one would be removing the shifter prior to trying heat or any other methods. dont heat the shifter up in the car!
good luck.

blk92stangg · Sep 14, 2004

I also assume you loosened the lock nut, right? Just stating the obvious...sorry.

giddyup306 · Sep 14, 2004

tbadair said:
if it was red threadlocker then I blv it handles up to 400 degrees.

It depends on which thread sealer it is. Permatex makes 4 different types of red sealer. If it's the green ***** run (unless it's the stuff GM uses then that's the red stuff...only green)!

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