[Mk2] [NA] Gearbox filler & drain bolts/washers: Where from? + rounded drain bolt :(

[RobPhoboS]

As the lengthy title suggests !
I was just trying to give the car some nice new oil today, popped the car on the axel stands, took the wheel off, undid the filler bolt, went to undo the drainage bolt...brand new halfrauds 'pro' socket started rounding the bolt head.

So I went back to halfrauds, got a proper six sided socket, and tried again , still uber stiff and won't budge, and the bolt head looks a lot worse !

So now I'm going to need 2 new bolts and washers anyway, IF I can get the bloody drainage one out.

So my 2 questions:

Where can I get the new bolts and washers (quickly as possible) ?

If this drainage bolt is rounded, what ways can I remove it without damaging the car ?

[JohnnyC]

For new bolts you could try Halfords - or do they only do sump plugs?

If that fails, then your local Toyota dealership - it'll take 2 days for them to get the part in though.

[RobPhoboS]

Hmm, looks like it'll have to be bloody Toyota then !
(at least I can tighten the filler plug up again though).

As for getting the drainage one off, anyone have ideas?

[Baker]

try mole grips, if not that hammer a screwdriver in it if you've got a new bolt ready.

[chron]

get yourself a set of these. irwin bolt grips

[RobPhoboS]

get yourself a set of these. irwin bolt grips

Yep, thats something worth having I think.
Will try and find someone today.

[Canopus]

I had the same trouble and took my car to quick fit to see if they could help. They heated the bolt with a welding torch to break the corrosion seal, which made me a bit nervous, but it came out easy. Even did it for no charge although I gave the guy £5 for his trouble.

Just a thought although watch it if the weather very cold as metal gets fragile at low temperatures.

Geoff

[RobPhoboS]

I had the same trouble and took my car to quick fit to see if they could help. They heated the bolt with a welding torch to break the corrosion seal, which made me a bit nervous, but it came out easy. Even did it for no charge although I gave the guy £5 for his trouble.

Just a thought although watch it if the weather very cold as metal gets fragile at low temperatures.

Geoff

When a spare car comes back, I'm going to head out to buy a blow torch, will take a bit longer I guess but same thing.
Heat is the only way I can think of doing this !

[RobPhoboS]

Huzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Blow Torch + Mole Grips + Gentle Hammer Tapping = Bolt Free !!!!

I'm not sure the blow torch I bought really did much at all but I'd like to think it helped (handy for lighting cigars like hanibal now )

Cheers for all the tips and info