How to remove a rounded off head bolt?

2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
201,521 MILES • 1.4L • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CALVIN WIDEMAN
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Please tell me the best way to get out the head bolt after I rounded it off.
Oct 27, 2023 at 2:41 PM
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Sure, the best way to remove a rounded head bolt is to weld another nut or bolt on top of the rounded head bolt. If you do not have a welder, you can have the vehicle towed to a welding shop to get the job done. Check out this video, it will show you how:

https://youtu.be/R5d0Bgvjmlk?si=1y3pNx71PzjMKomC&t=404

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Oct 27, 2023 at 4:29 PM