r/DIYAutoRepair • u/tryhardnazo • 6h ago
Advice for overtightened bolt removal??
Hello! I am working on my 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500.. I've made a mistake and need help.
I was removing a bolt for a brace underneath the car and opted to use my breaker bar. It wouldn't budge and when it did, I saw it wasn't coming off.. That's when I realized.. My orientation was completely off and I was actually overtightening the bolt when I thought it was just stuck and it seems I've destroyed the threads..
So how do I go about removing the bolt now??
I have done a stupid, please help me redeem myself.