A stripped bolt is kind of a metaphor for a lot of wrenching projects out there. It’s supposed to work one way as part of a simple task, but instead, it turns into an hours-long nightmare that leaves ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Few things will try your patience the way a stripped screw or bolt can. It seems ...

When a bolt or screw breaks off it leaves the hot rodder feeling befuddled and without hope. But take heart—Summit Racing Equipment, Harbor Freight, and Dave Akard of Burbank Speed are here to help ...

Try a DIY method like inserting steel wool or a rubber band between the screw head and your screwdriver. Or invest in a screw ...

Working on your high-mileage warrior can be a challenge. If your car happens to have lived much of its life in the Rust Belt, wrenching on it is likely to be a nightmare. For the DIY wrencher, this ...

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When I stripped the torx bolt head on the seat post clamp on my Cipollini MCM, and could no longer adjust the seat, I decided to solve this one myself. Since there were no videos on how to remove a ...

Few things disturb us more than the bewilderment of a broken bolt or seized pipe plug in a casting. You're at a loss for how to get the darned thing out. This is when you have to slow down and come up ...

If you use a gasoline-powered V-8 pickup or SUV to tow a trailer, chances are you're going to eventually have an exhaust leak caused by broken manifold bolts or studs. We have a 2004 Dodge Durango ...

A stripped screw can turn a quick fix or small adjustment into a big hassle. It can happen to any screw and can make removing or tightening it almost impossible. You might encounter a stripped screw ...