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cyclop
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siezed crank bolt

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Recessed,8mm allen key,crank bolt siezed and partially rounded-Any ideas welcome.
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beardy
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Re: siezed crank bolt

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LollyKat
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Re: siezed crank bolt

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The last resort is to apply a hacksaw to the crank... DAHIKT.
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Brucey
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Re: siezed crank bolt

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hammer in a torx bit or.... get the welding set out....

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cyclop
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Re: siezed crank bolt

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after breaking 5 drills,bashing things,smashing things,eventually came off with a hammer and sharp chisel.Thanks for suggestions
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