How to remove a rounded off head Bolt?

CALVIN WIDEMAN

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2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
1.4L
TURBO
2WD
AUTOMATIC
201,521 MILES

Please tell me the best way to get out the head bolt after I rounded it off.

Friday, October 27th, 2023 AT 2:41 PM

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KEN L

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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.