Davec30

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I’m trying to change the timing belt on my 2005 blob however the two top bolts on the N/S cover next to the battery are turning but not coming out. I assume the captive nut on the back cover is rotating. It won’t pull out. Can anyone tell me my options please?

Really need these bolts out.

Thanks.

Dave.

pjarvis6666

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sometimes you can pull the plastic as you are turning the bolt and this frees it up. failing that you may need to hacksaw blade the head off

Flat4x4-again

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B+Q do 10 packs of carbon steel junior hacksaw blades for £2-4.I know this because I was under the Impreza using them on a rusted bolt and retainer yesterday...

stockcar

basically the bolt seizes in the 'captive' nut that is bonded into the plastic which then breaks free and simply spins........

Davec30

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Thanks guys. I’ll head to B&Q

John 37

Get some araldite while you're there to stick their replacements in.

1509joe

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Stainless replacement bolts.

semih

use some wd40 or something similar than change them or replate